54.10. In which answer option are all the actions that are prohibited for the driver of a route vehicle while driving correctly listed?
UAУ якому варіанті відповіді правильно наведені всі дії, які забороняється виконувати водієві маршрутного транспортного засобу під час руху?
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This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine (PDR) concerning passenger transport safety and driver discipline while driving. For route vehicles (buses, minibuses), the traffic rules set higher requirements, since any distraction or improper behavior by the driver directly affects the lives of passengers and safety in the traffic flow, which is especially important in the theoretical exam.
The question tests knowledge of the PDR section on the duties of the driver of a route vehicle, specifically point 21.2, as well as general prohibitions while driving from point 12.9 (c). According to 21.2, the driver is prohibited from talking to passengers, eating, drinking, smoking, and also from transporting passengers and cargo in the cab if it is separated from the passenger compartment. Separately, 12.9 (c) prohibits moving unnecessarily slowly, creating obstacles for other vehicles, so the correct answer is the one that takes into account all the listed prohibitions at the same time.
If we analyze the options, each of them contains an action prohibited by the traffic rules: talking to passengers and allowing them into the cab (when it is separated) contradicts 21.2; eating, drinking, or smoking while driving is also directly prohibited by 21.2; and unjustifiably low speed that hinders others falls under 12.9 (c). That is why, in this section of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, the correct logic for the theoretical exam is as follows: any of the named actions is a violation and creates an additional risk on the road.
Clause 21.2
Drivers of route vehicles are prohibited while driving from talking to passengers, eating, drinking, smoking, as well as transporting passengers and cargo in the cab if it is separated from the passenger compartment.
This clause checks the knowledge of direct prohibitions for the driver of a route vehicle while driving (any of the listed actions is a violation).
Clause 12.9 [v]
The driver is prohibited from obstructing other vehicles by driving unnecessarily at a very low speed.
This subclause checks the prohibition of creating obstacles for other road users by unjustifiably slow driving (which may also be among the answer options in the question).
That is, the correct answer is "To perform any of the listed actions.", given that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, the driver of a route vehicle is directly prohibited from performing the listed actions while driving (clause 21.2), as well as from driving unnecessarily slowly and obstructing others (clause 12.9 [v]).
The driver of a route vehicle bears increased responsibility while driving, as they are simultaneously operating the vehicle and responsible for passenger safety. That is why the Rules establish specific prohibitions aimed at ensuring nothing distracts the driver from operating the vehicle and that no unnecessary risks are created during movement.
According to the requirements of clause 21.2, while transporting passengers, the driver of a route vehicle is prohibited from performing actions that distract: engaging in conversations with passengers, as well as eating, drinking, or smoking while driving. The logic is simple: even a brief distraction or having one's hands occupied increases reaction time and reduces control over the traffic situation, which is unacceptable for a bus or minibus carrying passengers.
Separately, these same rules prohibit transporting passengers and cargo in the driver's cab if the cab is structurally separated from the passenger compartment. This is because the presence of unauthorized persons or items in the cab can obstruct the view, restrict the driver's movements, limit access to controls, and also create additional danger during sudden braking or maneuvering.
In addition to prohibitions related to passenger transportation, there is also a general requirement in clause 12.9 (c): the driver is not allowed to drive unnecessarily slowly if this creates an obstacle for other vehicles. For example, when a route bus is "creeping" along an empty lane without objective reason and forces other drivers to brake sharply or maneuver around, this directly contradicts the rules and creates danger in the traffic flow.
Thus, the correct answer is "To perform any of the listed actions," since the Traffic Rules simultaneously prohibit the driver of a route vehicle from being distracted while driving (talking, eating, drinking, smoking), violating requirements regarding the presence of passengers/cargo in the cab (if it is separated), and unnecessarily impeding others by driving too slowly.