Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

When a pedestrian signal starts flashing green, pedestrians who have already started crossing must finish crossing quickly or turn back, but pedestrians who have not yet started crossing must not begin crossing.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

According to the Rules of the Road, a flashing green pedestrian signal means "do not start crossing." Pedestrians already crossing must finish quickly or turn back, but new pedestrians may not begin crossing.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari
Hikari
Wait, if it's flashing green they should hurry up and cross, right?
Yui
Yui
Actually, flashing green means don't start crossing at all. People already in the crosswalk need to finish or turn back, but if you haven't stepped off the curb yet, you have to wait.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh! So flashing green is basically a warning that it's about to turn red?
Yui
Yui
Exactly! Think of it as 'too late to start, but finish if you're already out there.' That way everyone stays safe.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節 信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 (Signals, Signs & Markings) / 1. Signals: Drivers must obey traffic-signal lights. When a police officer or traffic-directing officer is controlling traffic by hand signals or flashlight, those signals override the traffic-signal lights.

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