33.5.66. The depicted road sign indicates:
UAЗображений дорожній знак позначає:
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns road signs and traffic safety in situations where the usual traffic pattern may change. Such situations often arise during repairs, intersection reorganizations, changes in priorities, or the introduction of new traffic directions. The main risk here is that a driver acts “from memory” rather than according to the current road markings. That is why knowledge of informational and directional signs, which warn in advance about updated traffic organization, is included in the theoretical exam.
The question tests understanding of Section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, specifically sign 5.70 “Change in Traffic Organization.” Its meaning in the Traffic Rules is formulated as “the traffic pattern and/or new road signs have been temporarily or permanently changed,” meaning the sign indicates both temporary changes (for example, during works) and permanent ones (when the traffic organization has been changed for a long time). Additionally, it is important to remember a practical detail: such a sign is installed in advance, at least 100 meters before the first temporary sign, so that the driver has time to prepare.
When analyzing the options, the statement about a temporary change in the traffic pattern is correct, but not exhaustive, because the sign is also used when switching to a permanent traffic organization (in such cases, it is used for at least three months). Similarly, a statement only about a permanent change would also be incomplete, as the sign can also warn about temporary innovations. Therefore, within the scope of this exam question, the correct choice is the one that covers both scenarios, which fully corresponds to the wording of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine and the logic of safe driving under changing road conditions.
Clause 33.5 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Direction Signs", sign 5.70 "Change in Traffic Organization"
Indicates that after this sign, the traffic scheme has been temporarily or permanently changed and/or new road signs have been installed. It is used for at least three months in case of a permanent change in traffic, as well as for the necessary period in case of a temporary change, and is installed at least 100 m before the first temporary sign.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Both answers are correct," considering that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, sign 5.70 warns both about a change in the traffic scheme and about the installation of new road signs (the wording "and/or").
Sign 5.70 from section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine warns the driver that further along the route, the organization of traffic will differ from the usual. That is, after this sign, the directions of movement may be redistributed, the order of passing intersections may be changed, or road signs may be relocated or added.
It is important to understand that this sign is used in two situations. The first is when changes are introduced temporarily, for example, during repairs, lane closures, or work on utility networks. In this case, the sign informs you that in the near future you will see new or temporary signs, and you must follow them, even if the previous traffic scheme was different.
The second situation is when the changes become permanent. Then the sign is also used so that drivers get used to the new traffic organization in advance and do not act "from memory." According to the Traffic Rules, this informational sign is installed in advance of the place where new signs or a new scheme begin to operate, so that the driver has time to prepare and safely change lanes or choose the necessary lane.
The inscription or hint on the sign itself helps to understand what exactly is changing, but does not limit its purpose to only one option. The main meaning of sign 5.70 is to inform about a change in the traffic scheme and/or the appearance of new road signs, regardless of whether this change is temporary or permanent.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Both answers are correct," since sign 5.70 informs about a change in the organization of traffic and/or the installation of new signs both on a temporary and permanent basis.