Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster

When a major earthquake occurs while you are driving, you should stop your vehicle on the left side of the road by the safest method possible, avoiding sudden steering and sudden braking.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, under "3. When a Major Earthquake Occurs" (1) A, clearly states that when a major earthquake occurs while driving, you should stop your vehicle on the left side of the road by the safest method possible, avoiding sudden steering and sudden braking.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Should I pull over to the right since that's closer to the curb sometimes?
Momoka
Momoka
Nope, always the left side! And do it smoothly—no jerking the wheel or slamming the brakes. This statement is true!
Hikari
Hikari
Got it, left side and stay smooth even when it's scary.
Momoka
Momoka
That's the spirit! Staying calm and controlled keeps you and everyone else safer during the chaos!

Source: Ch. 10 Accidents & Disaster · Section (第３節 災害などのとき) · ３ 大地震が発生したとき（１）ア

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.