6.3. A cyclist is prohibited while riding a bicycle:
UAВелосипедисту під час руху на велосипеді забороняється:
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This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about active safety while riding a bicycle and maintaining control over the vehicle in motion. It is directly related to the prevention of falls and collisions: any action that reduces controllability (loss of support with hands or feet, or dependence on another vehicle) sharply increases the risk of injury to the cyclist and creates danger for other road users.
The theoretical exam tests knowledge of the section of the Traffic Rules regarding the duties and prohibitions for cyclists, in particular paragraphs 6.6 (d) and 6.6 (e) of the Traffic Rules. According to the traffic rules, a cyclist, as the driver of their vehicle (terms from paragraph 1.10), must always maintain full control: holding onto another vehicle while moving makes the cyclist dependent on someone else's maneuvers and braking, and riding without hands on the handlebars or with feet off the pedals (footrests) deprives them of the ability to quickly stabilize the bicycle, maneuver, and brake in time.
The analysis of the answer options in the ticket comes down to the fact that each of the listed violations is separately and directly prohibited by the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, so the correct choice is the generalizing one that covers both prohibitions. In practice, this knowledge helps to avoid typical dangerous situations: "clinging" to a car, riding "no hands" or with feet off the pedals often ends with loss of balance on potholes, in gusts of wind, or during sudden maneuvers by other vehicles, which makes this topic important for safe exam passing and further application of the rules.
Clause 6.6 (d) (Section 6 "Requirements for Cyclists")
A cyclist is prohibited: while riding, to hold on to another vehicle.
This clause directly corresponds to option 1 in the question (prohibition of holding on to another vehicle while riding).
Clause 6.6 (e) (Section 6 "Requirements for Cyclists")
A cyclist is prohibited: to ride without holding the handlebars, and to remove feet from the pedals (footrests).
This clause directly corresponds to option 2 in the question (prohibition of riding without holding the handlebars and/or with feet removed from the pedals/footrests).
Clause 1.10 (term "Bicycle")
Bicycle — a vehicle, except for wheelchairs, that is propelled by the muscular power of a person located on it.
This term clarifies that the question refers specifically to the vehicle "bicycle" as defined by the Traffic Rules.
Clause 1.10 (term "Cyclist")
Cyclist — a person who operates a bicycle.
The term defines the subject to whom the prohibitions of clause 6.6 apply.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Answers 1 and 2.", given that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, a cyclist is prohibited from holding on to another vehicle while riding (clause 6.6 (d)), as well as riding without holding the handlebars and removing feet from the pedals (footrests) (clause 6.6 (e)).
While in motion, a bicycle is considered a full-fledged vehicle, and the cyclist is regarded as the driver of this vehicle. Therefore, constant control over riding and the ability to safely perform maneuvers, brake, and maintain balance are required from the cyclist.
The Traffic Rules explicitly prohibit a cyclist from holding on to another vehicle while riding. In practice, this looks like "clinging" to a car, bus, or other transport to ride faster. In such a situation, the cyclist becomes dependent on someone else's maneuvers: any braking, turning, or road irregularity can cause a loss of balance, a fall, or the bicycle being pulled under the wheels.
Similarly, the rules prohibit riding without holding the handlebars and taking your feet off the pedals (or footrests). The handlebars and pedals are the main controls of a bicycle: hands maintain the direction of movement and stability, while feet provide speed control and the ability to react quickly, including braking sharply or regaining balance. For example, if riding without hands or with feet off the pedals, in the event of a sudden pothole, gust of wind, or unexpected obstacle, the cyclist may not have time to turn the handlebars or press the pedals, which significantly increases the risk of falling.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Answers 1 and 2," since the Traffic Rules prohibit holding on to another vehicle while riding, as well as riding a bicycle without proper control of the handlebars and pedals, which directly impairs controllability and endangers safety.