Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster

When an earthquake warning declaration is issued, if you are driving a vehicle in the designated reinforced area, you should drive at low speed without panicking and continue to listen to earthquake information and traffic information on your car radio.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, under "1. When an Earthquake Disaster Warning Declaration is Issued" (1) A, clearly states that when you become aware that a warning declaration has been issued, you should prepare for the earthquake by driving at low speed without panicking, while continuing to listen to earthquake information and traffic information on your car radio, and act according to that information.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Shouldn't I pull over and stop immediately when I hear an earthquake warning?
Momoka
Momoka
Actually, you should keep driving at low speed without panicking, and keep your radio on for updates. Stopping suddenly could cause accidents!
Hikari
Hikari
So I stay calm, slow down, and listen for instructions?
Momoka
Momoka
Perfect! Low speed, stay informed, and follow the info you hear. This one's true!

Source: Ch. 10 Accidents & Disaster · Section (第３節 災害などのとき) · １ 地震災害に関する警戒宣言が発せられたとき（１）ア

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