48.36. What is the maximum permitted speed for a cargo vehicle?
UAЗ якою максимальною швидкістю дозволено рух вантажного автомобіля?
This examination question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests knowledge of speed limits in areas with increased danger for pedestrians. Such territories require special attention, as in residential neighborhoods and courtyards pedestrians may appear suddenly, and visibility is often limited by parked cars and buildings. Understanding these rules directly affects road safety and successful completion of the theoretical exam.
In terms of content, it belongs to the section of the Traffic Rules regarding speed limits, specifically paragraph 12.5 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, which establishes a single maximum speed in residential and pedestrian zones. Additionally, it is important to recognize the informational sign 5.34 "Residential Zone": it means that special requirements apply throughout the marked territory, including a speed limit of 20 km/h for any vehicle, including a cargo truck.
When analyzing the answer options, it should be remembered that 20 km/h corresponds to the direct rule of paragraph 12.5 and is therefore the only correct value within a residential or pedestrian zone. Options of 40, 50, and 60 km/h do not comply with the requirements of this zone and are typical for other driving conditions, but not for areas where pedestrian safety and low speed are mandatory. This is a typical check for attentiveness to road signs and the ability to apply the traffic rule to a specific exam situation.
Clause 12.5
In residential and pedestrian zones, the speed must not exceed 20 km/h.
Brief application: this provision sets the maximum allowable speed for any vehicles (including trucks) within a residential or pedestrian zone — no more than 20 km/h.
Clause 33.5 — 33 "Road signs", 5 "Informational and guiding signs", sign 5.34 "Residential zone"
"Residential zone" — informs about entering a territory where special traffic conditions provided by these Rules apply. The sign applies to the entire area it marks.
Brief application: the presence of sign 5.34 means that the vehicle has entered a residential zone and therefore must comply with the requirements, in particular the speed limit from clause 12.5.
Thus, the correct answer is "20 km/h", given that in residential (and pedestrian) zones, the Traffic Rules directly limit the speed to 20 km/h, and sign 5.34 marks the beginning of such a zone.
In this question, it is important to pay attention to the road sign "Residential Area." It means that the vehicle has entered a territory where special traffic rules apply, particularly regarding speed.
Next, we apply clause 12.5 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine: in residential and pedestrian zones, a single speed limit is established for all vehicles. That is, within such a zone, the driver must drive more slowly, regardless of whether it is a passenger car or a truck.
For example, if a truck is moving through a courtyard area or driving in a residential zone, it is required to adhere to the established maximum speed so as not to create a danger for pedestrians, who may move throughout the entire territory.
Therefore, the correct answer is "20 km/h," since in a residential area, according to clause 12.5 of the Traffic Rules, the speed must not exceed 20 km/h for any vehicle, including a truck.