Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

You must not play catch or roller-skate in places with heavy traffic.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 1, Section 4, Item 1(2) explicitly states that "playing catch, roller-skating, etc. in places with heavy traffic" is a dangerous act on the road and is prohibited.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Playing catch is fine as long as I stay on the sidewalk, right?
Yui
Yui
Not if it's a place with heavy traffic! Playing catch or roller-skating there is actually prohibited.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, even on the sidewalk in busy areas?
Yui
Yui
Yep. Heavy traffic means higher risk—keep games and skating for quieter spots!

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第４節 道路でしてはいけないことなど) · １(２) 交通量の多いところでキャッチボールやローラースケートなどをすること。

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