Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

When the pedestrian signal begins flashing green, you must not begin crossing.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

This is correct. The Rules of the Road, Chapter 2, Section 3, "2 (3)" clearly states: "When the light begins flashing green, you must not begin crossing." A flashing green has the same meaning as a yellow signal, and beginning to cross is prohibited.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
Flashing green just means hurry up and cross, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Nope — that's true, you must not begin crossing when it's flashing. Flashing green is the same as yellow.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, so if I haven't started yet, I have to wait?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly! Only people already crossing can finish. Don't start on a flashing green.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第３節 横断の仕方) · ２（３）青の点滅になったら横断を始めてはいけません。

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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.