Pulling out from the roadside
Look at the picture, read the situation, and mark each of the three statements true (○) or false (✕). All three right scores 2 points.
You have been parked at the left edge of the road and are about to pull out. Your right turn signal is on, and in the rearview mirror you can see a car approaching from behind. The oncoming lane is clear. Answer true or false for each of the following.
- (1)You have put on your turn signal, so you pull out right away without checking behind you.
- (2)You wait until the car at your right rear has passed, then signal and pull out.
- (3)The car behind will give way to you, so you may force your way out.
Show the answers and explanation
- (1) ✕ FalseYou have put on your turn signal, so you pull out right away without checking behind you.
- (2) ○ TrueYou wait until the car at your right rear has passed, then signal and pull out.
- (3) ✕ FalseThe car behind will give way to you, so you may force your way out.
Explanation
When pulling out, the rule is not to obstruct the normal progress of other vehicles (Road Traffic Act, Art. 26-2). A turn signal is only a signal; it does not give you any right to have other vehicles give way (Rules of the Road (kyōsoku), Ch. 5, Sec. 1, 5(2)).
Source: Road Traffic Act, Art. 26-2 (prohibited lane changes) / Rules of the Road (kyōsoku), Ch. 5, Sec. 1, 5(2) (signaling when pulling out)
