Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

On pedestrian roads, pedestrians may walk in the center of the road, but they must be careful because vehicles that are permitted to pass may use the road.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Section 4 of the text states that "on pedestrian roads, pedestrians and remotely operated small vehicles may walk in the center of the road, but be careful because vehicles that are permitted to pass may use the road."

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
Pedestrian roads sound super safe — can we just walk anywhere without worrying?
Hikari
Hikari
You can walk in the center, yeah, but this statement is true — some vehicles are still allowed through, so you've got to stay alert.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, vehicles on a pedestrian road? That's kind of surprising!
Hikari
Hikari
Right? 'Pedestrian road' doesn't mean zero cars — just that pedestrians have priority. Keep your eyes open.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第２節 歩行者などの通るところ) · ４ 歩行者用道路（注４）では、歩行者及び遠隔操作型小型車は道路の中央部を通ることができますが、通行の認められた車が通ることがありますから、注意しましよう。

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