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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Ukraine
True/false 17 Ukraine 30 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Show all 597
What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

551. What should you do if your vehicle begins to drift onto the shoulder?

✓ Ease off the accelerator and steer back smoothly when safe.
Steer back onto the road as quickly as possible.
Brake firmly before returning to the road.
Accelerate slightly before steering back onto the road.

If you drift onto the shoulder, avoid sudden steering or braking. Slow gently and return to the road smoothly when it is safe.

Vehicle drifting towards the road shoulder
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

552. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Parking brake applied.
Electronic stability control.
Low tyre pressure.
✓ Anti-lock braking system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault with the anti-lock braking system (ABS). Normal braking may still be available, but ABS may not operate during heavy braking, so the system should be checked.

Anti-lock braking system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

553. What should you do if you are dazzled by low sun?

Follow the vehicle ahead closely as a guide.
Maintain your speed if you can still see the road markings.
Look only at the road immediately in front of you.
✓ Slow down and use the sun visor if needed.

Low sun can greatly reduce visibility. Slow down, increase your safety margin, and use the sun visor or sunglasses if needed.

Low sunlight dazzling a driver
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What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

554. What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

Keep it pressed at the same position.
Press the brake pedal instead.
✓ Ease off it while pressing the clutch.
Press it fully while pressing the clutch.

When changing to a higher gear, ease off the accelerator as you press the clutch and select the next gear. Release the clutch smoothly and then apply the accelerator progressively.

Changing to a higher gear in a manual vehicle
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What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

555. What should you do if your vehicle catches fire?

Open the bonnet fully to find where the fire started.
Keep driving slowly until you find a safer place to stop.
✓ Stop, switch off the engine, evacuate everyone, and call the emergency services.
Try to move personal belongings out before leaving.

Move everyone well away from the vehicle and call emergency services. If the fire is small and it is safe to do so, use a suitable fire extinguisher. Opening the bonnet fully can supply additional oxygen and cause the fire to intensify.

Vehicle with a fire breaking out
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What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

556. What should cyclists do when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches?

Keep riding normally and let the driver find a way past.
Move aside quickly without checking around you.
Follow closely behind it once it passes.
✓ Stay alert and move to a safe position without obstructing it.

Emergency vehicles need a clear route. Move predictably and stop only where doing so is safe.

Cyclist near an approaching emergency vehicle
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

557. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Airbag system warning.
Seat-belt reminder.
Brake-system warning.
Charging-system warning.

This symbol indicates a possible fault in the airbag or supplementary restraint system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the system should be checked because one or more airbags or seat-belt pretensioners may not operate correctly in a collision.

Airbag-system warning symbol on the dashboard
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What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

558. What should you do if traffic ahead is blocking a junction?

Follow the vehicle ahead into the junction.
Use the horn so traffic ahead moves forward.
Enter if the traffic light is green.
✓ Wait until there is enough space to clear the junction.

Do not enter a junction if traffic ahead prevents you from clearing it safely. Waiting before the junction helps avoid blocking crossing traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users.

Queue of traffic blocking a junction
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Why must luggage or other objects not obstruct the driver's view?

559. Why must luggage or other objects not obstruct the driver's view?

They can make the steering heavier.
✓ They can hide hazards and reduce the driver's ability to see safely.
They can increase the vehicle's braking distance.
They can reduce the brightness of the headlights.

The driver must have a clear view of the road and surroundings. Luggage, decorations, or other objects that obstruct the windscreen, windows, or mirrors can hide pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, signs, or other hazards.

Luggage obstructing the driver's view
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What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

560. What should you do if the power steering suddenly stops assisting you?

Accelerate to make the steering easier.
Switch off the engine while moving to reset the system.
Make sharp steering movements to test the remaining assistance.
✓ Hold the wheel firmly, use greater steering effort, and stop safely.

The vehicle can normally still be steered, but much more effort may be required. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver coping with a loss of power-steering assistance
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Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

561. Where should passengers get in or out of a vehicle when possible?

From the driver's side in every situation.
✓ On the side away from moving traffic.
On the side closest to approaching traffic.
From the rear door nearest the centre of the road.

Passengers should get in or out on the side away from moving traffic whenever possible. This is particularly important for children, who may not recognise approaching traffic or other road users. Before opening any door, check that it is safe.

Passenger leaving a vehicle on the side away from traffic
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

562. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Seat belt not fastened.
Door open.
Brake-system warning.
Airbag-system warning.

This symbol is a seat-belt reminder. It indicates that the driver or another detected occupant has not fastened their seat belt.

Seat-belt reminder symbol on the dashboard
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What colour is a stop sign usually?

563. What colour is a stop sign usually?

White.
Blue.
✓ Red.
Yellow.

Stop signs are almost always red because red is universally associated with danger and the need to stop immediately.

Red octagonal stop sign
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

564. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

✓ Automatic start-stop system.
Electronic stability control.
Cruise control.
Anti-theft system.

This symbol relates to the automatic start-stop system, which can switch the engine off temporarily while the vehicle is stationary and restart it when driving resumes. The exact colour and appearance may vary between vehicles.

Automatic start-stop system symbol on the dashboard
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Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

565. Why should loose clothing be avoided when riding a motorcycle?

It can reduce the pressure in the tyres.
It can make the brakes overheat.
It can prevent the engine from cooling properly.
✓ It can become caught in moving parts or distract the rider.

Loose clothing, straps or scarves can flap in the wind or become caught in moving parts such as the chain or wheel. Motorcycle clothing should fit securely and should not have loose items that could interfere with safe riding.

Motorcyclist wearing loose clothing
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Why should you look well ahead while driving?

566. Why should you look well ahead while driving?

To follow the vehicle ahead more closely.
✓ To identify developing hazards early and gain more time to react.
To avoid checking your mirrors as often.
To concentrate only on traffic in your lane.

Looking well ahead helps you identify developing hazards early, such as slowing traffic, pedestrians, junctions, or changing road conditions. Earlier detection gives you more time to assess the situation and respond smoothly and safely.

Driver observing the road and traffic ahead
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What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

567. What should you do if medicine makes you feel drowsy?

Open a window to stay alert.
Drink coffee before driving.
✓ Do not drive until the effect has passed.
Drive slowly and avoid motorways.

If a medicine causes drowsiness, your concentration, judgement, and reaction time may be reduced. Do not drive until you are fit to do so and the effect has passed.

Drowsiness after taking medicine
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What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

568. What should you do after fitting a temporary spare wheel?

Drive normally if the vehicle feels stable.
✓ Follow its speed and distance restrictions and replace it as soon as possible.
Ignore its speed restriction on short journeys.
Use it as a permanent replacement if it looks undamaged.

Temporary spare wheels may have limited speed, distance, and handling capabilities. Arrange a proper repair or replacement promptly.

Temporary spare wheel fitted to a vehicle
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How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

569. How should luggage be carried on a bicycle?

On the rear carrier without securing it for a short trip.
On one handlebar if the bag is not very heavy.
✓ Securely, without affecting steering, braking, or balance.
On one side of the bicycle to leave the other side clear.

Loose or badly positioned luggage can interfere with control, become caught in the wheels, or hide bicycle lights.

Luggage carried on a bicycle
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What should a designated driver do?

570. What should a designated driver do?

Drink only a small amount with food.
Do not carry passengers who have been drinking.
✓ Remain alcohol-free for the entire journey.
Stop drinking shortly before driving.

A designated driver should remain sober so they can drive safely and respond properly to traffic conditions.

Alcohol-free designated driver for a journey
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Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Ukraine?

571. Which colour combination is commonly used for warning signs in Ukraine?

Red border with yellow background.
✓ Red border with white background.
Blue border with white background.
Black border with yellow background.

Most warning signs in Ukraine have a red border with a white background.

Colour combinations used for road warning signs
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What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

572. What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.
Tighten it as much as possible.
✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.
Increase speed to keep the chain under tension.

A loose drive chain can affect power transmission, damage components, or come off the sprockets. The chain should have the correct tension and lubrication specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. A chain that is too tight can also cause damage.

Loose drive chain on a motorcycle
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What should you do before making a turn?

573. What should you do before making a turn?

Turn as soon as the road ahead appears clear.
Rely on other road users to slow down for you.
✓ Check mirrors, signal, and make sure it is safe.
Signal only after you begin turning.

Before turning, check your mirrors, use your indicator, and make sure the turn can be made safely.

Driver preparing to turn at a junction
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What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

574. What should you do if another vehicle is tailgating you?

✓ Stay calm and increase your safety margin ahead.
Tap the brakes to make them increase their distance.
Reduce the gap ahead so they cannot move into it.
Speed up to create more space behind you.

If someone follows too closely, avoid sudden actions. Keeping more space in front gives you more time to brake gently if needed. If it is safe, allow the tailgating vehicle to pass.

Following vehicle visible close behind
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Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

575. Why should you wear suitable footwear when driving?

So the vehicle uses less fuel.
So the brakes respond more quickly.
So the clutch cannot wear out.
✓ So you can operate the pedals accurately and safely.

Suitable footwear helps you operate the accelerator, brake, and clutch accurately. Loose, bulky, or slippery footwear can interfere with pedal control or become caught around the pedals.

Driver's footwear and contact with the pedals
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What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

576. What should you do if a pedestrian is crossing slowly?

✓ Wait patiently and let them finish crossing.
Drive around them if there is enough room.
Pass as soon as they have cleared your part of the road.
Sound your horn to encourage them to cross faster.

Some pedestrians may need more time to cross. Stay patient, keep a safe distance, and do not pressure them.

Pedestrian crossing the road slowly
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Why is adequate tyre tread important?

577. Why is adequate tyre tread important?

It prevents tyres from losing air pressure.
✓ It helps maintain grip and move water away from the tyre.
It increases the amount of power from the engine.
It makes wheel alignment unnecessary.

Tyre tread helps the vehicle grip the road and disperse water. Worn tread increases the risk of skidding and aquaplaning, especially in wet conditions.

Tread grooves on a vehicle tyre
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Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

578. Which selector position is used when parking the vehicle?

✓ P (Park).
D (Drive).
N (Neutral).
R (Reverse).

Select P (Park) when parking an automatic vehicle. Park locks the transmission, but the parking brake should also be applied to secure the vehicle.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

579. What should you do if you smell fuel or see fuel leaking from your vehicle?

✓ Stop, switch off the engine, avoid flames or sparks, and call for assistance.
Restart the engine to check whether the leak continues.
Drive slowly to the nearest fuel station.
Wash the leaking fuel away with water.

Leaking fuel creates a serious fire risk. Keep people away, do not restart the engine, and arrange professional assistance.

Fuel leaking from a vehicle
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What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

580. What should you do if a direction indicator does not cancel after a turn?

✓ Return the indicator control to its neutral position.
Leave it flashing until the next turn.
Press the horn.
Switch on the hazard warning lights.

Direction indicators often cancel automatically after a turn, but if an indicator remains on, return the indicator control to its neutral position so you do not mislead other road users.

Returning the indicator stalk to its neutral position
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Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

581. Which selector position is used to drive the vehicle backwards?

D (Drive).
N (Neutral).
✓ R (Reverse).
P (Park).

Select R (Reverse) when you need to drive the vehicle backwards. The vehicle should be stationary before selecting Reverse.

Automatic gear selector with P, R, N and D positions
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Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

582. Why should cyclists avoid riding in a large vehicle's blind spot?

Cyclists must always stay behind large vehicles.
✓ The driver may not be able to see them.
The driver can always hear a cyclist beside the vehicle.
Large vehicles always have priority when turning.

Buses and trucks have large areas where the driver cannot see cyclists, especially beside the vehicle and near turns.

Cyclist in a large vehicle's blind spot
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What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

583. What should cyclists do when cycling downhill?

Use only one brake to reduce the risk of skidding.
Let the bicycle gain speed while the road ahead is clear.
✓ Control your speed and keep both hands ready to brake.
Look only at the road directly in front of you.

Higher speed increases stopping distance and reduces reaction time. Maintain a speed that allows you to stop safely.

Cyclist riding down a hill
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How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

584. How should luggage be carried on a motorcycle?

✓ Securely and evenly, without affecting balance or control.
As high as possible so it stays away from the wheels.
Loosely strapped so it can move with the motorcycle.
Mostly on one side to leave the other side free.

Motorcycle luggage should be securely fastened and sensibly distributed. A loose, uneven or badly positioned load can affect balance, steering and braking, or become caught in moving parts.

Luggage carried on a motorcycle
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What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

585. What should you do if the service brakes fail while driving?

Shift into neutral and let the vehicle coast to a stop.
Apply the parking brake suddenly at full force.
✓ Reduce speed using other available braking methods and stop safely.
Switch off the engine immediately while moving.

Remain calm, warn other road users, and use other available braking methods to reduce speed. This may include engine braking or a lower gear, and careful use of the parking or emergency brake according to the vehicle's design. Steer toward the safest available stopping area.

Vehicle braking-system failure while driving
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What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

586. What should you do if your brakes feel less effective after driving through water?

✓ Drive carefully and test them gently when safe.
Ignore it if the vehicle still stops.
Use only the parking brake until they dry.
Brake hard several times to dry them quickly.

Water can reduce braking performance. After driving through water, check the brakes gently when it is safe to do so.

Checking braking response after driving through water
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

587. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Charging-system warning.
Engine-management warning.
✓ Engine-temperature warning.
Oil-pressure warning.

This symbol indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high. If it illuminates while driving, stop safely and allow the engine to cool before investigating the cause.

Engine-temperature warning symbol on the dashboard
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What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

588. What does it mean to cover the brake pedal?

✓ Position your right foot over the brake, ready to press it.
Apply the parking brake slightly.
Rest your foot lightly on the brake while driving.
Press the brake and accelerator together.

To cover the brake, move your right foot over the brake pedal without pressing it, so you are ready to brake quickly if a hazard develops.

Right foot positioned over the brake pedal
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What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

589. What should you do if your headlights fail while driving at night?

✓ Reduce speed and stop safely using any remaining lights or hazard lights.
Use hazard lights and continue to your destination.
Continue slowly if the road is well lit.
Follow another vehicle closely for visibility.

Without effective headlights, you may not see hazards and other road users may not see you. Stop in a safe location as soon as possible.

Vehicle with failed headlights at night
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What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

590. What should you do before overtaking while towing a trailer?

Follow closely before moving out to overtake.
Accelerate sharply once you move into the other lane.
Assume the trailer will follow the same path as the vehicle.
✓ Allow extra time and distance for the manoeuvre.

A towing vehicle accelerates more slowly, and the trailer makes the whole vehicle combination longer. Remember to allow a much larger safe gap before overtaking and enough space to return safely to your lane.

Vehicle preparing to overtake while towing a trailer
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What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

591. What should you do before reversing your vehicle?

Check behind only after you start moving.
Check the mirrors and reverse if they appear clear.
✓ Check all around and make sure it is safe.
Sound the horn before reversing and proceed.

Before reversing, check all around the vehicle, including blind spots, for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles, and other hazards. Reverse slowly and keep checking as you move.

Vehicle preparing to reverse from a driveway
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What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

592. What should you do at a railway crossing without barriers?

✓ Stop if required, check carefully, and cross only when safe.
Cross quickly if you cannot see a train.
Maintain your speed if the tracks look clear.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.

Approach railway crossings carefully, obey any requirement to stop and any warning signals or barriers, and cross only when it is safe.

Railway crossing without barriers
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What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

593. What is the button on a seat-belt buckle used for?

To adjust the belt height.
To lock the seat in position.
✓ To release the seat belt.
To tighten the shoulder belt.

Pressing the button on the seat-belt buckle releases the latch so the belt can be unfastened. Keep the seat belt fastened whenever required while the vehicle is moving.

Release button on a seat-belt buckle
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

594. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Electric window control.
✓ Exterior mirror folding.
Exterior mirror adjustment.
Central door locking.

This control folds or unfolds the vehicle's exterior mirrors. It is useful when parking in narrow spaces or when leaving the vehicle parked.

Control for folding the exterior mirrors
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Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

595. Why should you adjust the seat and mirrors correctly before driving?

To improve the grip of the tyres.
To reduce the vehicle's stopping distance.
To make blind spots disappear completely.
✓ To maintain good control and a clear view around the vehicle.

A correct driving position helps you operate the pedals and steering comfortably and maintain proper control. Correctly adjusted mirrors improve your view around the vehicle and help reduce blind spots. Adjust both before starting your journey.

Adjusting the driving position and mirrors before a journey
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What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

596. What should you do when your view is blocked at a junction?

Look only in the direction traffic normally comes from.
Drive through quickly before other traffic appears.
✓ Slow down and proceed carefully.
Follow the vehicle ahead without checking yourself.

If your view is blocked, slow down and make sure the way is clear before entering the junction.

Restricted view of approaching traffic at a junction
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What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

597. What should you do if birds are swooping at you while cycling?

Accelerate as fast as possible to escape.
✓ Slow down, stay calm, and leave the area without provoking them.
Throw objects towards the birds.
Stop near the nest to see why they are swooping.

Some birds become territorial during the breeding season and may swoop people near their nests. Stay calm, avoid provoking or approaching the birds, and leave the area safely. If necessary and safe, dismount and walk your bicycle through or away from the area while keeping your helmet on.

Bird swooping near a cyclist
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