Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

When the signal turns green, you may begin crossing immediately.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

This is incorrect. The Rules of the Road, Chapter 2, Section 3, "2 (2)" states: "Even when the signal turns green, confirm that vehicles and streetcars from the left and right have stopped before crossing." You must confirm that vehicles have stopped, not cross immediately when the light turns green.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
Green light means go, so I can just walk right away!
Hikari
Hikari
Hold on — that's false. Even when it turns green, you have to check that cars from both sides have actually stopped first.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, really? But the light says it's my turn!
Hikari
Hikari
Yeah, but some drivers run reds or turn late. Always look left and right before stepping out.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第３節 横断の仕方) · ２（２）信号が青になっても、右左の車や路面電車が止まったのを確かめてから横断しましょう。

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