Ch. 1 · Common Conduct
There is an area marked with yellow diagonal lines inside an intersection. What does this marking indicate?
[Multiple choice · Easy]
- A.An area where you can pass at a slow speed
- B.A stopping-prohibited area✓
- C.A stopping position for motorcycles only
- D.A priority area for route buses
Answer: B: A stopping-prohibited area
Explanation
An area marked with yellow diagonal lines is a regulatory marking indicating a stopping-prohibited area. The Rules of the Road state that it is placed at locations within intersections where stopping due to congestion would obstruct other traffic, and vehicles must not stop in this area.
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals
Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節 信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 3(2) Regulatory markings prohibit or designate specific traffic behaviors — examples include no-parking markings and bus-lane-only markings. Types and meanings are listed in Appendix 3(2).
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