34.9. This road marking in the form of the letter 'A' indicates:
UAДаною дорожньою розміткою у вигляді букви «А» позначають:
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests knowledge of traffic organization using horizontal road markings and the rules for using lanes with special purposes. Understanding such markings directly affects safety: improper entry onto a dedicated lane or stopping on it creates obstacles for public transport, increases the risk of conflicts in traffic flow, and can result in fines both in the theoretical exam and in real traffic.
In content, this relates to Section 34 "Road Markings," specifically marking 1.27, and is also connected to Section 33 "Road Signs" (sign 5.11), which determines who is allowed to use the lane marked with the letter "A." It is important to remember a common trap: the letter "A" does not mean "buses only"; it indicates a lane for route vehicles as defined by the traffic rules (buses, trolleybuses, trams, etc.), and together with sign 5.11, such a lane may also be permitted for taxis, cyclists, mopeds, and certain categories of motorcycles in the same direction.
When comparing the options, the statement about a "special lane" is an inaccurate formulation and does not reflect the rule: the definitions emphasize the lane for route vehicles and the conditions established by informational and guiding signs. The option about a "place for stopping and parking any buses" is also incorrect, as marking 1.27 specifically indicates a traffic lane, not a parking area. The correct interpretation takes into account the whole picture: marking 1.27 shows the purpose of the lane, and sign 5.11 expands the list of participants allowed to use this lane according to the conditions of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine.
Clause 34.1.27 — 34 “Road Markings”, 1 “Horizontal Markings”, marking 1.27
“Indicates a lane designated for the movement of 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.”
Clause 33.5.11 — 33 “Road Signs”, 5 “Informational and Directional Signs”, sign 5.11 “Lane for Route Vehicles”
“A lane marked with this sign is intended for vehicles operating on established routes, mopeds, motorcycles (except motorcycles with a sidecar, motor carriages, three-wheeled vehicles), taxis, and cyclists, provided that movement in such a lane is in the same direction as the general flow of traffic.”
Clause 1.10 (term “Route Vehicles”)
“Route vehicles are buses, minibuses, trolleybuses, and trams that operate on established routes and have designated places on the road for boarding (alighting) passengers.”
Thus, the correct answer is “A lane designated for the movement of vehicles operating on established routes, mopeds, motorcycles (except motorcycles with a sidecar, motor carriages, three-wheeled vehicles), taxis, and cyclists,” considering that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, marking 1.27 (letter “A”) indicates a lane for route vehicles, and the specific list of permitted categories for such a lane is established by informational sign 5.11.
The marking in the form of the letter "A" on the carriageway belongs to horizontal road markings and is defined in the Traffic Rules of Ukraine as marking 1.27 (section 34). It is applied directly to the traffic lane so that the driver immediately understands: this is not an ordinary general-purpose lane, but a lane with a special designation.
The key point to remember: the letter "A" does not mean "bus-only lane." According to the meaning of the Traffic Rules, this marking is used to designate a lane intended for vehicles operating on established routes. These include not only buses, but also other route vehicles (for example, trolleybuses, trams), as well as taxis if they operate on a route according to established conditions.
It is also important to consider that in practice, such a lane is organized together with the corresponding road signs (in particular, sign 5.11), and it is these signs that determine the expanded group of participants allowed to use this lane along with the general traffic flow. Therefore, in the correct answer, in addition to route vehicles, mopeds, motorcycles (but not motorcycles with a sidecar, motorized wheelchairs, or three-wheeled vehicles), taxis, and cyclists are specifically mentioned.
Another practical point from the Traffic Rules: if the lane for route vehicles is separated by a broken line, the driver of other vehicles may briefly enter it to make a right turn, as well as when entering the road or for picking up/dropping off passengers near the right edge of the carriageway. However, this does not turn the lane into a "regular" one—continuous movement and stopping on it by unauthorized vehicles are prohibited, and the main condition for such entry is not to obstruct route vehicles.
Thus, the correct answer is: "A lane intended for the movement of vehicles operating on established routes, mopeds, motorcycles (except motorcycles with a sidecar, motorized wheelchairs, and three-wheeled vehicles), taxis, and cyclists," since marking 1.27 (the letter "A") designates a priority lane for route vehicles, and together with the organization of such a lane according to the Traffic Rules, also allows movement by taxis, cyclists, mopeds, and specified categories of motorcycles.