9.60. In order to park your vehicle on the right, you must turn on:
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine concerns safety during the maneuver of stopping and parking: other road users must be able to anticipate in advance that the driver will reduce speed, move to the right edge, and stop. Correct and timely use of warning signals reduces the risk of rear-end collisions, dangerous overtaking, and conflicts with pedestrians near the roadside.
The question tests knowledge of Section 9 of the Traffic Rules, Warning Signals, specifically the requirement to signal before stopping (clause 9.2 a) and to do so in advance and stop signaling immediately after completing the maneuver (clause 9.4). It is also related to Section 15 Stopping and Parking (clause 15.1), since parking on the right essentially means stopping near the right edge of the carriageway or on the shoulder, which must be done as far to the right as possible and safely for everyone.
Among the answer options, the correct one is the use of the direction indicator of the corresponding direction, because it directly communicates the intention to move to the right and stop. The hazard warning lights do not replace the turn indicator for a planned maneuver and are used in other situations (forced stop, danger, etc.), so they may be misleading. Parking lights are intended to mark a stationary vehicle in conditions of insufficient visibility, but are not a maneuver signal, so they are not sufficient for preparing to park.
For the theoretical exam, it is important to understand that using the turn indicator is mandatory even when it seems that there are no other road users nearby. In practice, this helps to safely take a place near the right edge, take into account the curb and gaps, control passenger drop-off, and later safely leave the parking spot, again warning other drivers of your intention.
Clause 9.1 (Section 9 "Warning Signals")
Warning signals are given by the direction indicators of the corresponding direction, and in their absence or malfunction — by hand. Giving a warning signal does not give the driver priority in traffic and does not exempt them from taking safety measures and complying with the requirements of these Rules.
Clause 9.2 (subclause "a", Section 9 "Warning Signals")
The driver of a vehicle must give signals with the direction indicators of the corresponding direction: before starting to move and stopping.
When parking on the right, the driver is essentially performing a stop near the right edge of the carriageway/shoulder, and therefore is obliged to give a right turn signal in advance.
Clause 9.4 (Section 9 "Warning Signals")
The signal with the direction indicators (or by hand) is given in advance before starting the maneuver and is stopped immediately after its completion. The signal must not mislead other road users.
Clause 15.1 (Section 15 "Stopping and Parking")
Stopping and parking of vehicles are allowed on the right side of the road on the shoulder, and in its absence — on the carriageway as far to the right as possible (except in cases provided for by these Rules).
Thus, the correct answer is "Direction indicator.", considering that according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, before stopping (which is performed for parking on the right), the driver is obliged to give a warning signal with the direction indicator of the corresponding direction.
When parking on the right, you are essentially performing a maneuver: changing your trajectory towards the right edge of the carriageway and then stopping. Other road users must understand your intention in advance so they have time to slow down, go around you, or avoid starting an overtaking maneuver at a dangerous moment.
The Traffic Rules require giving warning signals before starting to move, changing lanes, and stopping. According to paragraph 9.2(a) of the Traffic Rules, the driver must signal using the turn indicators in the appropriate direction, and this rule applies regardless of whether you see other road users or not.
Therefore, if you plan to park on the right, you must turn on the right turn indicator in advance while keeping control of the situation. This warns drivers behind and beside you that you will be moving to the right and reducing speed to stop.
Thus, the correct answer is "Turn indicator.", since before stopping to park on the right, the Traffic Rules require you to signal with the indicator in the appropriate direction.