Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster

When a traffic accident occurs, you must move your vehicle to a safe location that will not obstruct other traffic and turn off the engine.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 10, Section 1, 1(1) clearly states: "To prevent subsequent accidents, move the vehicle to a safe location (such as the road shoulder or vacant area) that will not obstruct other traffic, and turn off the engine." This is a basic measure to prevent subsequent accidents.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents

Hikari
Hikari
If there's an accident, should I just leave the car where it is so nothing gets moved?
Momoka
Momoka
No, that's wrong! You should move your vehicle to a safe spot that won't block traffic and turn off the engine — it prevents more accidents.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so getting it out of the way is actually required?
Momoka
Momoka
Yep, it's a basic safety step — clear the road, kill the engine, keep everyone safe!

Source: Ch. 10 Accidents & Disaster · Section (第１節 交通事故のとき) · 1 運転者などの義務(1) 事故の続発を防ぐため、他の交通の妨げにならないような安全な場所(路肩、空地など)に車を止め、エンジンを切る。

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