Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Where there is a crosswalk or signalized intersection nearby, you must cross at that crosswalk or intersection.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

This is correct. The Rules of the Road, Chapter 2, Section 3, "1. Where to Cross" states: "Where there is a crosswalk or signalized intersection nearby, you must cross at that crosswalk or intersection."

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka

I mean, if the crosswalk's really far away, it should be fine to cross anywhere, right?

Hikari

Nope! If there's a crosswalk or signalized intersection nearby, you must use it. That's true.

Momoka

So 'nearby' means we don't get to decide?

Hikari

Exactly. The rule is clear—if it's there, use it. No shortcuts.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第３節横断の仕方) · １横断の場所 - 横断歩道や信号機のある交差点が近くにあるところでは、その横断歩道や交差点で横断しなければなりません。

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.