35.157. The greatest danger in this case is concentrated in:
UAНайбільша небезпека у даному випадку зосереджена у:
This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about road safety in conditions of limited visibility and the sudden appearance of pedestrians. It teaches the driver to anticipate risks where people may unexpectedly step onto the roadway from behind parked cars, greenery, or other objects that block the view, and where the reaction time is minimal. Such situations are typical for the theoretical exam because they test not just 'mechanical' knowledge, but the understanding of real dangers on the road.
The question checks the section of the traffic rules regarding the duties and safety of pedestrians (points 4.7 and 4.10), as well as the driver's actions when danger arises (point 12.3) and the concept of 'limited visibility' (point 1.10). The most critical area is where a pedestrian may emerge from behind an obstacle: in such a zone, the driver may physically not have enough time to spot a person in advance, and the pedestrian often violates the requirement to cross at a designated place and does not make sure there are no approaching vehicles. That is why the greatest danger is concentrated in zone C, where the risk of a pedestrian suddenly appearing is maximal.
Other zones appear less risky because the driver usually has better visibility and more time to assess the situation and maneuver. In practical driving, the correct conclusion from this task is simple: when approaching places with limited visibility, you should reduce speed in advance and be ready to act according to point 12.3 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, up to a complete stop, even if the pedestrian does not have the right of way or is crossing in violation of the traffic rules.
Clause 4.7
Pedestrians must cross the carriageway at pedestrian crossings, including underground and overground crossings, and if there are none — at intersections along the lines of sidewalks or road shoulders.
Clause 4.10
Before stepping onto the carriageway from behind standing vehicles or any objects that limit visibility, pedestrians must make sure there are no approaching vehicles.
Clause 1.10 (term “Limited visibility”)
Limited visibility — the visibility of the road in the direction of movement, restricted by the geometric parameters of the road, its infrastructure elements, greenery, structures, or other objects.
Clause 12.3
If a danger to traffic or an obstacle arises that the driver can objectively detect, they must immediately take measures to reduce speed up to stopping the vehicle or safely maneuvering around the obstacle for other road users.
Thus, the correct answer is "Zone C," given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, it is precisely the exit/running out of a pedestrian onto the carriageway from behind an object that limits visibility (clause 4.10) and outside the proper crossing location (clause 4.7) that creates the most sudden and critical danger for the driver, who must be ready to immediately reduce speed up to stopping (clause 12.3).
In this situation, the driver must assess where danger may appear suddenly and with minimal reaction time. The most critical area is the one where visibility is obstructed and where a person may unexpectedly enter the roadway.
In zone C, a pedestrian may appear from behind vehicles or other objects that limit visibility. According to point 4.10 of the Traffic Rules, before stepping onto the roadway from behind an obstacle, a pedestrian must make sure that there are no approaching vehicles. In practice, the greatest risk often arises here, because the driver cannot see the pedestrian in advance, and the pedestrian may start moving without assessing the traffic situation.
Additionally, the danger in zone C is increased by the fact that a pedestrian may cross the road at an undesignated location. According to point 4.7 of the Traffic Rules, pedestrians must cross the roadway at pedestrian crossings, and if there are none—at intersections along the lines of sidewalks or roadsides. If a person enters the roadway outside these places, the driver is less likely to expect their appearance there, which increases the likelihood of a dangerous situation.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Zone C," since it is there, due to limited visibility, that a pedestrian may suddenly enter the roadway, particularly in violation of the requirements of points 4.10 and 4.7 of the Traffic Rules.