Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct
On roads without sidewalks or sufficiently wide roadside strips, which of the following is a correct case when pedestrians may walk on the left edge?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.When there are many pedestrians
- B.When walking on the right edge would require repeated crossing and would be more dangerous✓
- C.When there is heavy vehicle traffic
- D.When the road is narrow
Answer: B: When walking on the right edge would require repeated crossing and would be more dangerous
Explanation
Section 3 of the text clearly states that "you may walk on the left edge if walking on the right edge would require repeated crossing and would be more dangerous." Walking on the left edge is exceptionally permitted only when this condition applies.
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians
Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第２節 歩行者などの通るところ) · ３ しかし、 右端を通ると横断を繰り返すことになつてかえつて危険な場合などは左端を通ることができます。
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