8.1.2. You have performed a right turn correctly in this situation if:
UAВи правильно виконали поворот праворуч у цій ситуації, якщо:
This is an exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine about the safe passage of intersections where traffic is directed by a traffic controller. In real situations, drivers often make mistakes by relying on a priority sign or stop line, although in the presence of a controller, the order of movement is determined specifically by their gestures. Proper understanding of the priority of signals directly affects safety: a permitted maneuver does not cancel the obligation to monitor pedestrians and not to create obstacles for them.
The question tests the section of the Traffic Rules regarding the signals of the controller and their precedence over signs and road markings (paragraphs 8.3 and 8.8 a)), as well as the rules for making a turn at an intersection with the obligation to yield to pedestrians (paragraph 16.2). In the shown position of the controller, non-rail vehicles are allowed to go straight or turn right, and pedestrians at the same time are allowed to cross in designated directions. Therefore, when turning right, the driver must follow the controller's permission, but must yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway onto which they are turning.
Analysis of answer options for the theoretical exam: the approach of mandatory stopping before the stop line and waiting for another permission is incorrect, since the stop line and the 'No entry without stopping' sign apply in the absence of regulation or with a prohibitive signal; the permissive gesture of the controller has higher priority and does not require such a stop. Likewise, it is incorrect to make the turn without yielding to pedestrians: even when the maneuver is permitted, the traffic rules require the driver, when turning, to yield to those who are lawfully crossing the road. This is a typical exam question trap, where not only 'can you go or not' is checked, but also the correctness of actions regarding other road users.
Clause 8.3 (the signals of the traffic controller have priority)
The signals of the traffic controller have priority over traffic light signals, the requirements of road signs, and road markings.
Clause 8.8 a) of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine
The traffic controller's arms are extended to the sides, lowered, or the right arm is bent in front of the chest: non-rail vehicles are allowed to move straight and to the right; trams are allowed to move straight; pedestrians are allowed to cross the roadway behind the back and in front of the chest of the traffic controller.
Clause 16.2 of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine
When turning right or left, the driver must yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway onto which he is turning, as well as to cyclists moving straight in the same direction.
Clause 33.2.2 — 33 "Road signs", 2 "Priority signs", sign 2.2 "No entry without stopping"
Prohibits driving without stopping before the stop line, and if there is none — before the edge of the intersected roadway; the driver must yield to vehicles moving on the intersected road.
Clause 34.1.12 — 34 "Road markings", 1 "Horizontal markings", marking 1.12 ("stop line")
Indicates the place where the driver must stop in the presence of sign 2.2 or a prohibitory traffic light (controller) signal.
That is, the correct answer is "You turned according to the signal of the traffic controller shown in the picture, yielding to pedestrians," considering that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, the controller's signal in this position allows a right turn, has priority over sign 2.2 and marking 1.12, but when turning the driver is obliged to yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway onto which he is turning.
At an intersection where a traffic controller is present, it is their signals that determine the order of movement. According to clause 8.8 a) of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, the signals of the traffic controller take precedence over road signs and markings. Therefore, the driver should follow not the 'No entry without stopping' sign, but the gesture shown by the traffic controller.
In the situation shown in the illustration, the traffic controller’s gesture allows non-rail vehicles to move straight ahead or turn right. Thus, turning right in this case is permitted and does not require a mandatory stop at the stop line, because the permissive signal from the traffic controller cancels out the requirement of the stop sign. You would only need to stop at the stop line if the traffic controller gives a prohibitive signal for your direction.
However, when making the turn, the driver must take pedestrians into account. With the same signal from the traffic controller, pedestrians are allowed to cross the roadway in the corresponding direction. And according to the general rule for passing intersections, when turning, the driver must yield to pedestrians who are crossing the roadway onto which the driver is turning, even if the driver is allowed to proceed.
Therefore, correct execution of a right turn in this situation means: proceed on the permissive signal from the traffic controller, but be sure to yield to pedestrians who are lawfully crossing the road.
Thus, the correct answer is: 'You turned on the signal of the traffic controller shown in the illustration, yielding to pedestrians,' since the traffic controller’s signal has priority over signs and markings and allows a right turn, but when turning you must give way to pedestrians at the crossing.