Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

Which of the following is incorrect as a mindset when using the road?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: C: Travel with your own convenience as the top priority.

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, section on Mindset (2), states: "Do not think only of your own convenience, but also consider not causing unpleasant noise or other inconvenience to people living along the road." Thinking only of your own convenience is incorrect. The other options align with the mindset described in the Rules of the Road.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 1: Driver's mindset

Hikari
Hikari
I mean, shouldn't I focus on getting where I need to go efficiently?
Yui
Yui
Not if it means ignoring everyone else! The correct answer is putting your own convenience first—that mindset is actually wrong.
Hikari
Hikari
So I'm supposed to think about other people too?
Yui
Yui
Yep! Like not making unnecessary noise for people who live along the road. Sharing the road means thinking beyond just yourself.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第1節 基本的な心構え) · 2 道路を通行するときの心構え(1)(2)(3)(8)

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