Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

When there are white lines and bicycle markings on a sidewalk, pedestrians must avoid walking in the designated area at all times.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Section 2 of the text states that pedestrians "should avoid the designated area as much as possible." The phrase "as much as possible" indicates this is an effort requirement, not an absolute obligation. The expression "at all times" is incorrect.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
Wait, if there's a bike lane marked on the sidewalk, we can't walk there at all, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Not quite! The rule says you should avoid it 'as much as possible,' not that it's totally forbidden. That's false.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh! So 'at all times' is way too strict?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. It's more like 'try your best to stay out,' not an absolute ban.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第２節 歩行者などの通るところ) · ２ 歩道に白線と自転車の標示（付表３（２）22）がある場合は、それによつて指定された部分をできるだけ避けて通りましよう。

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