Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

Throwing empty cans from a vehicle is prohibited, but throwing paper waste is acceptable.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 1, Section 4, Item 1(5) states that you must not "throw cigarette butts, paper waste, empty cans, etc. from a vehicle." Paper waste is explicitly included among the items prohibited from being thrown.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Okay, cans make sense, but paper just blows away harmlessly, right?
Yui
Yui
Nope, that's false! Paper waste is specifically listed alongside cans and cigarette butts—none of it can be thrown from a vehicle.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, even paper? I thought only heavy trash counted.
Yui
Yui
The rule covers all litter. Keep a trash bag in the car and toss it properly later!

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第４節 道路でしてはいけないことなど) · １(５) 車からたばこの吸い殻、紙くず、空きかんなどを投げ捨てたり、体や物を外に出したりすること。

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