45.18. An indicator in the form of two flashing green arrows indicates:
UAІндикатор у вигляді двох миготливих стрілок зеленого кольору відображає:
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns road safety and the correct interpretation of signals on the instrument panel. In real-life situations, a driver must quickly recognize indicators in order to timely warn other road users about danger, a forced stop, or a malfunction, as well as to avoid misleading anyone with incorrect signals.
The question tests knowledge of terms and definitions from the General Provisions section of the traffic rules, specifically item 1.10 (the term “Hazard warning signal”). According to the definition in the Traffic Rules, the hazard warning signal is the simultaneous flashing of all turn indicators, so on the instrument panel it is displayed as two green arrows flashing in sync. This is an important distinction from a regular turn signal, when usually only one arrow flashes—either left or right.
The analysis of the options in this theoretical exam is straightforward: an indicator with two flashing green arrows corresponds specifically to the mode where both turn indicators operate simultaneously, that is, the hazard warning signal. Unclosed doors are usually indicated by a separate door pictogram, and the operation of the windshield wipers is shown by a wiper symbol or the corresponding mode indicator—these options are not related to the two turn signal arrows. Understanding this difference helps to answer exam questions correctly and to act confidently on the road according to the traffic rules.
Clause 1.10 (term “Hazard warning lights”)
Hazard warning lights — simultaneous flashing of all direction indicators.
This term directly explains that the “hazard lights” are activated by the simultaneous flashing of the left and right direction indicators, and therefore on the instrument panel this is displayed by an indicator in the form of two flashing arrows.
Thus, the correct answer is "Hazard warning lights are on," given that according to the Traffic Rules definition, hazard warning lights mean the simultaneous flashing of all direction indicators, which is shown as two green flashing arrows.
On the instrument panel, the driver relies on indicator lights. Green arrows are usually associated with turn signals, so it is important to pay attention not only to the color, but also to the appearance and operating mode of the indicator.
When you activate a regular turn signal, typically a single arrow of the corresponding direction blinks on the instrument cluster: left or right. This is logical, as the vehicle is signaling to other road users its intention to turn or change lanes in a specific direction.
An indicator in the form of two green arrows flashing simultaneously means something different: both turn signals are operating together. This mode is used specifically for the hazard warning lights, when the driver needs to alert others to danger, a forced stop, a malfunction, or another situation that requires drawing attention. According to the Rules, the hazard warning lights are indeed the simultaneous activation of the left and right turn signals.
Therefore, the correct answer is "The hazard warning lights are on," since the simultaneous flashing of two green arrows means that both turn signals are working together, i.e., the hazard warning lights are activated.