33.5.58. Which of the shown road signs indicates the end of the pedestrian zone?
UAЯкий із зображених дорожніх знаків позначає кінець пішохідної зони?
This exam question focuses on recognizing road signs and correctly understanding traffic regulations in special zones, which directly affects road safety. Special traffic rules apply in pedestrian zones, so the driver must clearly know where these restrictions begin and end in order not to violate the Traffic Rules of Ukraine and not to create danger for pedestrians.
This tests knowledge of Section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine “Road Signs,” group 5 “Informational and Directional Signs,” specifically sign 5.37 “End of Pedestrian Zone.” The theoretical exam often includes situations where you need to distinguish the “end of a zone” by the diagonal line: it is the diagonal lines on the sign that indicate the cancellation of the regime introduced by the corresponding “start” sign (in this case, 5.36 “Pedestrian Zone”). Therefore, the correct answer is the sign that shows the end of the pedestrian zone.
The other answer options are similar in design logic but refer to other regimes and therefore are not suitable: sign 5.35 indicates the end of a residential area, 5.50 informs about the end of a populated area, 5.44 indicates the end of a parking zone, and 3.9 prohibits pedestrian movement and belongs to the prohibitory signs. In practice, this knowledge helps to correctly change behavior after leaving the pedestrian zone and avoid common mistakes on the exam and in real traffic.
Clause 33.5.36 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.36 "Pedestrian Zone"
"Pedestrian Zone". Used to designate a pedestrian zone.
Clause 33.5.37 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.37 "End of Pedestrian Zone"
"End of Pedestrian Zone". Used to designate the end of a pedestrian zone (cancels the effect of sign 5.36 "Pedestrian Zone").
That is, the correct answer is "Sign 1.", since according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, it is sign 5.37 that designates the end of the pedestrian zone.
To answer correctly, you need to identify the sign that, according to the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, indicates the end of a pedestrian zone. In section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, the end of a pedestrian zone is marked by sign 5.37. It is easy to recognize because it depicts a “pedestrian zone” but with a diagonal line through it, meaning it cancels the previously established mode.
The logic here is as follows: the pedestrian zone begins with sign 5.36 “Pedestrian Zone,” and when this zone ends, sign 5.37 “End of Pedestrian Zone” is installed. The diagonal line on the sign indicates that the previous mode is ending, and the special rules of the pedestrian zone no longer apply beyond this point.
The other options shown are similar in the sense of “end of a zone,” but they refer to completely different modes: end of a residential area (5.35), end of a populated area (5.50), end of a parking zone (5.44), or prohibition of pedestrian movement (3.9). They do not indicate the end of a pedestrian zone specifically, so they are not suitable for this question.
Therefore, the correct answer is “Sign 1,” as this is sign 5.37 “End of Pedestrian Zone,” which cancels the effect of the pedestrian zone start sign and marks the end of this zone.