34.13. Which of the listed vehicles are allowed to move on a lane marked with 'A' road marking, to which the effect of the road sign placed on the right side of the road applies?
UAЯкі з перелічених транспортних засобів мають право рухатися по смузі, позначеній розміткою «А», на яку поширюється дія дорожнього знака, розміщеного праворуч від дороги?
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests knowledge about special traffic lanes and priorities in traffic organization. Such lanes are designated for public transport to reduce congestion and increase safety and regularity of transportation, and it is important for other drivers to understand when entry is allowed and when it constitutes a violation. The theoretical exam often includes situations with special road markings and informational-directional signs, as these specifically determine the traffic regime for the lane.
The question relates to Section 17 of the Traffic Rules (movement and stopping on the lane for route vehicles), as well as Section 33 "Road Signs" (sign 5.11 "Lane for route vehicles") and Section 34 "Road Markings" (marking 1.27 in the form of the letter "A"). An important nuance: when sign 5.11 is installed on the right side of the road, it applies specifically to the right lane, that is, the one marked with "A". Then, the rule from clause 17.1 applies: on this lane, movement and stopping of "regular" vehicles is prohibited, but there are clearly defined exceptions.
The correct answer is the option that lists route vehicles and the permitted exceptions: bicycles, taxis, mopeds, and motorcycles (except motorcycles with a sidecar, motorized wheelchairs, and three-wheeled vehicles). The option that includes only route vehicles and taxis is incomplete, because the Traffic Rules of Ukraine explicitly also allow cyclists, mopeds, and certain categories of motorcycles. The statement about "any buses" is also incorrect: a bus by itself is not always a route vehicle in the sense of the traffic rules (the decisive factor is movement along an established route), and, moreover, the list of those allowed on this lane is not limited to buses only.
Clause 17.1
On a road with a lane for route vehicles, marked by road signs 5.8 or 5.11, the movement and stopping of other vehicles on this lane is prohibited (except for taxis, cyclists, motorcycles (excluding motorcycles with sidecars, motor carriages, and three-wheeled vehicles), and mopeds).
Explanation of application: this clause directly defines the exhaustive list of vehicles allowed to use the lane marked by sign 5.11 (and the corresponding "A" marking).
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Clause 33.5 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.11 "Lane for Route Vehicles"
Used to designate a lane intended only for vehicles operating on established routes, if movement in such a lane is in the same direction as the general traffic flow. The sign applies to the lane above which it is installed. If the sign is installed to the right of the road, it applies to the rightmost lane.
Explanation of application: from the description of the sign, it follows that if installed on the right, it applies specifically to the right lane (i.e., the lane with the "A" marking).
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Clause 34.1 — 34 "Road Markings", 1 "Horizontal Markings", marking 1.27
Indicates a lane intended only for route vehicles. A driver turning right on a road with a lane for route vehicles, separated by a broken line road marking, may make the turn from this lane. In such places, it is also permitted to enter this lane when entering the road and for boarding or alighting passengers near the right edge of the carriageway.
Explanation of application: the "A" marking (1.27) identifies the dedicated lane for route vehicles; exactly who, besides route vehicles, may use it is specified in clause 17.1.
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Clause 1.10 (term "Route Vehicles")
Route vehicles (public transport vehicles) — buses, minibuses, trolleybuses, trams, and taxis operating on established routes and having designated places on the road for passenger boarding (alighting).
Explanation of application: this term is needed to correctly determine which vehicles are considered "route vehicles", for which the lane with sign 5.11 and "A" marking is primarily intended.
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Thus, the correct answer is "Route vehicles, bicycles, taxis, mopeds, and motorcycles (except motorcycles with sidecars, motor carriages, and three-wheeled vehicles)," given that clause 17.1 directly allows these categories to use the lane marked by sign 5.11, and sign 5.11 (installed on the right) applies specifically to the right lane marked with 1.27 ("A").
The key task in this question is to recognize that the lane marked with the letter "A" is a specially designated lane. Such a lane is additionally indicated by sign 5.11 "Lane for route vehicles." Since the sign is placed on the right side of the road, its effect applies specifically to the right lane, that is, to the lane where the "A" marking is applied.
Marking 1.27 (the letter "A") is used to indicate a lane intended for the movement of route vehicles. That is, the marking itself tells the driver: this is not a regular general-purpose lane, but a lane with a special traffic regime.
Next, we apply the requirements of the Traffic Rules regarding the lane marked with sign 5.11. On such a lane, as a general rule, movement and stopping of other vehicles is prohibited, but the Rules explicitly make exceptions. In addition to route vehicles, taxis, bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles are allowed to use this lane, but not all: motorcycles with a sidecar, motorized wheelchairs, and three-wheeled vehicles are not included in the list of permitted exceptions.
For example, if a right-hand lane with "A" is designated, then a bus or trolleybus legally travels on it as a route vehicle. A taxi also has the right to use this lane. A cyclist may ride in this lane if it is marked with the appropriate sign and marking. Similarly, a moped or a regular two-wheeled motorcycle may travel on it, but a motorcycle with a sidecar may not, as it is excluded from the list of permitted vehicles.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Route vehicles, bicycles, taxis, mopeds, and motorcycles (except motorcycles with a sidecar, motorized wheelchairs, and three-wheeled vehicles)," since a lane with the "A" marking under the effect of sign 5.11 is a designated lane, and the Traffic Rules allow movement on it only for route vehicles and specifically defined exceptions.