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Ukrainian Driving Theory: Traffic Rules, Speed Limits and Priority

52 flashcards covering speed limits, priority at intersections, overtaking rules, parking restrictions, and alcohol limits under Ukrainian Traffic Regulations (PDR). Study material written for practice, not an official test.

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What is the general statutory speed limit for passenger cars inside built-up settlements (naseleni punkty) in Ukraine?
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What is the general statutory speed limit for passenger cars inside built-up settlements (naseleni punkty) in Ukraine?
50 km/h, unless signs explicitly post a higher or lower limit.
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What is the statutory speed limit inside designated residential and pedestrian living zones (zhylovi zony)?
20 km/h, where pedestrians have right-of-way across the entire width of the road.
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What is the general speed limit for passenger cars on standard public roads outside settlements?
90 km/h.
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What is the maximum speed limit on dual carriageway roads for automobiles (doroha dlya avtomobiliv) with a central barrier?
110 km/h.
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What is the maximum statutory speed limit permitted on designated motorways (avtomahistrali) in Ukraine?
130 km/h for passenger cars and motorcycles.
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What maximum speed limit applies to novice drivers during their first 2 years of holding a Category B licence?
70 km/h on all categories of public roads, including expressways and motorways.
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What maximum speed limit applies when towing a motor vehicle using a flexible tow link?
50 km/h on all categories of public roads.
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What is the statutory legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for drivers in Ukraine?
0.20 per mille (0.20 promille / 0.20 g/l).
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What are the legal consequences of refusing a lawful police request to submit to an alcohol sobriety test?
It carries identical administrative penalties to driving under the influence: heavy fine and licence suspension.
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Who has right of way at an uncontrolled intersection of roads of equivalent status?
The vehicle approaching from the right side (right-hand priority rule / pereshkoda sprava).
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Who has right of way when entering a modern roundabout displaying 'Give Way' (Daty dorohu) signs?
Traffic already circulating inside the roundabout has absolute right-of-way over entering vehicles.
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From which side must you execute an overtaking manoeuvre (obhin) that involves entering the oncoming lane?
Exclusively on the left side; overtaking on the right into oncoming traffic is strictly prohibited.
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What is the formal distinction between overtaking (obhin) and advancing (vyperedzhennya) in Ukrainian rules?
Obhin involves moving into the oncoming traffic lane and returning; vyperedzhennya occurs within same-direction lanes.
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Where is overtaking into oncoming lanes (obhin) strictly prohibited under all circumstances?
On pedestrian crossings, railway level crossings, bridges, viaducts, tunnels, and intersections (except on main roads).
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What is the difference between stopping (zupynka) and parking (stoyanka) under Ukrainian traffic law?
Zupynka is cessation of motion for up to 5 minutes (or longer for boarding/loading); stoyanka exceeds 5 minutes.
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At what minimum distance from a pedestrian crossing is stopping or parking permitted?
At least 10 metres before and after the crossing.
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At what minimum distance from an intersection corner is stopping or parking permitted?
At least 10 metres from the edge of the intersecting roadway.
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At what minimum distance from a public transit bus or trolleybus stop is stopping or parking permitted?
At least 30 metres from the designated stop landing area or signpost.
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At what minimum distance from a railway level crossing is parking (stoyanka) permitted?
At least 50 metres from the crossing.
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When must motor vehicles travel with daytime running lights or dipped headlights outside settlements?
At all times during daytime and nighttime throughout the entire year outside settlements.
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At what minimum distance ahead of oncoming traffic must high-beam headlights be switched to dipped low beams?
At least 250 metres, or sooner if dazzling the approaching driver.
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When is using the acoustic horn permitted inside built-up settlements in Ukraine?
Exclusively to prevent an imminent traffic collision.
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Who inside a motor car is legally obligated to wear a seatbelt?
The driver and all passengers in every seat equipped with seatbelts, both front and rear.
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What height threshold requires children to be transported in approved child restraint systems or booster seats?
Children under 150 centimetres in height must use compliant child safety seats.
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Is it permitted to transport a child under 150 cm in a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat with an active airbag?
No, strictly prohibited unless the front passenger airbag has been completely deactivated.
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Is a driver permitted to hold and use a mobile phone while operating a moving vehicle?
No, using a handheld phone while driving is strictly forbidden; only hands-free equipment is permitted.
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What must a driver do when an emergency vehicle with active blue (or blue and red) flashing beacons approaches?
Yield right-of-way, clear the travel corridor by pulling to the right edge, and halt if necessary.
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What is required when approaching a stationary operational emergency vehicle with flashing blue beacons on the roadside?
Reduce speed to at least 40 km/h and be prepared to stop if directed by an authorized officer.
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What is the minimum technical vehicle speed required to legally operate on a motorway (avtomahistral)?
The vehicle must be capable by design and condition of traveling at least 40 km/h.
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Is reversing or executing a U-turn permitted on motorways or dual-carriageway expressways?
No, reversing, U-turns, and driving across technological barrier gaps are strictly forbidden on motorways.
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What is the mandatory lane discipline on a multi-lane highway outside settlements?
Travel in the rightmost available lane; middle and left lanes are reserved for overtaking and turning.
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What distance must be maintained between vehicles when towing with a flexible tow rope?
Between 4 and 6 metres, equipped with red reflective warning flags or markers.
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What maximum length is permitted for a rigid metal towing bar?
Not more than 4 metres between the two vehicles.
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Under what road surface condition is towing with a flexible tow rope strictly prohibited?
During icy road conditions (ozhelydya / ozhelytsya).
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What must a driver do when approaching an uncontrolled crosswalk where a pedestrian is stepping onto the carriageway?
Slow down smoothly or stop completely to yield right-of-way to the crossing pedestrian.
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What must a driver do when a tram stops at an unraised island in the roadway and passengers step out?
Stop behind the tram doors and allow passengers to cross between the tram and the pavement in complete safety.
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What is the minimum legal age to ride a bicycle independently on public carriageways in Ukraine?
14 years of age.
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What lateral clearance distance should motorists maintain when overtaking a cyclist?
At least 1.5 metres of safe clearance between the car and the cyclist.
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Where must a driver halt at a railway level crossing if no stop line is painted on the road?
Not closer than 10 metres to the nearest rail track.
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What takes legal priority when a police traffic regulator gives signals contradicting traffic lights and signs?
The directives and hand gestures of the police traffic regulator (rehulyuvalnyk).
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What does a traffic regulator standing with arms extended sideways or lowered along the sides mean for traffic facing their chest or back?
Stop; movement of all vehicles and pedestrians is strictly prohibited (equivalent to a red light).
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What does a traffic regulator raising their right arm vertically with a baton signify for all traffic?
All traffic and pedestrians must halt; vehicles already inside the junction must clear it (equivalent to yellow).
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On a steep slope where simultaneous passage is blocked, which vehicle has priority?
The vehicle moving uphill has priority over the vehicle traveling downhill.
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When must hazard warning flashers (avariyna syhnalizatsiya) be switched on?
In road collisions, forced emergency breakdowns, towing, dazzling by headlights, and boarding disabled passengers.
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What distance behind the disabled vehicle must the emergency warning triangle be placed inside settlements?
At least 20 metres behind the vehicle.
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What distance behind the disabled vehicle must the emergency warning triangle be placed outside settlements?
At least 40 metres behind the vehicle.
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What should a driver do immediately if blinded by the high-beam headlights of oncoming traffic?
Turn on hazard warning flashers, slow down smoothly, and stop within their travel lane without swerving.
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What documents must a driver carry and present to a police officer upon request?
Driving licence, vehicle registration certificate, and valid civil liability insurance (or digital equivalents in Diia).
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What is the legal status of driver credentials presented via the Ukrainian state mobile app 'Diia'?
They carry full statutory legal equivalence to physical plastic documents.
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Who has priority when two vehicles simultaneously change into the same central travel lane?
The vehicle approaching from the right has priority; the driver on the left must yield.
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What is the maximum allowed vehicle height on public highways without special oversized permits?
4.0 metres from the road surface.
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What is the maximum cargo overhang permitted beyond the rear bumper before requiring a warning marker?
Cargo extending more than 1 metre beyond the rear perimeter requires an oversized cargo sign or red flag.

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