Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Which of the following is the correct standard for motorized walking assistance vehicles?

[Multiple choice · Hard]

Answer: B: The motor must stop when the person operating the vehicle moves away from it

Explanation

Standard (5) for motorized walking assistance vehicles specifies the safety device requirement that "the motor must stop when the person operating the vehicle moves away from it." The speed limit is 6 kilometers per hour or less, the motor is limited to electric motors, and remote control functions are not anticipated.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
I feel like 10 kilometers per hour sounds about right for a walking-assistance device?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, it's capped at 6 kilometers per hour, and the correct answer is that the motor stops when you step away from it — that's the key safety feature.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh, so it won't roll off on its own if you let go?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. It's designed to stick with you, not wander around by itself.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第１節 歩行者と同じ交通規則となる人) · （５）通行させている人が車から離れた場合には、原動機が停止すること。

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