Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster

Even when an earthquake warning declaration is issued, you may use a vehicle to evacuate if it is for the purpose of escaping from a tsunami.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, under "1. When an Earthquake Disaster Warning Declaration is Issued" (2), specifies that when a warning declaration is issued while you are not driving, you should not use a vehicle for evacuation except when unavoidable for escaping from a tsunami. Tsunami evacuation is recognized as an exception.

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

Hikari
Hikari
I thought you can't drive at all once an earthquake warning is declared?
Momoka
Momoka
Usually that's true, but there's an exception—you can drive to escape a tsunami! So this statement is correct.
Hikari
Hikari
That makes sense—a tsunami is way more urgent than the traffic restrictions.
Momoka
Momoka
Exactly! Your life comes first, so if a tsunami's coming, get in that car and drive to higher ground!

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（２）

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