# MenkyoQuest — Question ch1_q020

Chapter: Ch. 1 Common Conduct
Section: 第２節 信号、標識・標示に従うこと
Type: Multiple choice
Difficulty: hard

## Question
Which of the following correctly describes indication markings?

## Options
A. Markings that prohibit or designate specific traffic methods
B. Markings that indicate that a specific traffic method is permitted or designate locations determined by road traffic rules
C. Markings that show dangers or situations requiring caution on the road
D. Markings that show place names or directions

## Correct answer
B. Markings that indicate that a specific traffic method is permitted or designate locations determined by road traffic rules

## Explanation
Article 3(2) of the Rules of the Road states that "indication markings indicate that a specific traffic method is permitted or designate locations determined by road traffic rules." Examples include markings indicating that diagonal crossing is permitted and markings showing vehicle stopping positions.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 1 – Topic 3: Following road signs and markings

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
3 標示の意味(2)

## Tags
指示標示, 標示, 交通方法, 停止位置

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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