48.15. Is the driver of the truck allowed to turn left in the situation shown?
UAЧи дозволено водієві вантажного автомобіля повернути ліворуч у зображеній ситуації?
This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns safety at intersections and the correct interpretation of road signs. In real traffic, it is important for a driver to distinguish between signs that impose obligations or prohibitions and those that merely inform or recommend, as this directly affects the legality of a maneuver and helps avoid mistakes on the theoretical exam.
The question tests knowledge of Section 33 "Road Signs" and the topic "Traffic Regulation" (application of signs according to paragraph 8.3). At the intersection, sign 2.3 "Priority Road" is in effect, which determines the right of way but does not restrict directions of movement, and sign 5.28.2 "Direction of Movement for Trucks". According to the Traffic Rules, 5.28.2 is advisory for trucks and self-propelled machines, meaning it suggests a preferred route but does not require following it exclusively and does not prohibit other permitted directions.
Therefore, the option stating that the turn is prohibited is incorrect: such a prohibition is possible only in the presence of prohibitory signs, mandatory direction signs, appropriate road markings, or other conditions, none of which are present here. Instead, the correct option is that the maneuver is allowed, since sign 5.28.2 does not restrict the right of a truck driver to make another permitted turn, and sign 2.3 only affects right of way at an uncontrolled intersection.
Clause 8.3.1 — 8 "Traffic Regulation", 3 "Road Signs"
Road signs are used to organize traffic and are mandatory for all road users.
Brief application: in this task, it is necessary to correctly determine the legal status of the installed sign (whether it prohibits/mandates or only informs/recommends) in order to conclude whether a left turn is permitted for the truck.
Clause 33.2 — 33 "Road Signs", 2 "Priority Signs", sign 2.3 "Main Road"
"Main Road" — a road that has priority at uncontrolled intersections.
Brief application: this sign determines the priority of passage, but by itself does not establish a prohibition on making a left turn by a truck.
Clause 33.5 — 33 "Road Signs", 5 "Informational and Directional Signs", sign 5.28.2 "Direction of Movement for Trucks"
Sign 5.28.2 "Direction of Movement for Trucks" indicates the recommended direction of movement for trucks and self-propelled machines.
Brief application: since the sign establishes only a recommended (not mandatory or prohibitive) direction, it does not prohibit a truck from turning left in the given situation.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Permitted.", given that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, sign 5.28.2 only recommends the direction of movement for trucks and does not establish a prohibition on turning left.
At the intersection in the depicted situation, two signs are installed: 2.3 "Main Road" and 5.28.2 "Direction of Movement for Trucks." The first sign indicates priority at the intersection, but by itself does not prohibit making a left turn.
The key to the answer is sign 5.28.2. According to section 33 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, this sign shows the recommended direction of movement for trucks and self-propelled machines. That is, it suggests which direction is preferable for freight transport, but does not establish an obligation to move only in that direction and does not prohibit other directions.
Therefore, if there are no other prohibitory signs, markings, or conditions that prohibit the turn, the driver of the truck may make a left turn in this situation. Sign 5.28.2 only recommends a direction and does not restrict the driver's right to choose another permitted maneuver.
Thus, the correct answer is "Allowed," since sign 5.28.2 is advisory for trucks and does not prohibit a left turn.