# MenkyoQuest — Question ch2_q027

Chapter: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct
Section: 第３節 横断の仕方
Type: True/False
Difficulty: medium

## Question
When crossing the road, it is good to raise your hand or similar to clearly communicate your intention to cross to drivers.

## Correct answer
True

## Explanation
This is correct. The Rules of the Road, Chapter 2, Section 3, "3 (5)" states: "When crossing, raise your hand or similar to clearly communicate your intention to cross to drivers." Signaling your intention to drivers is recommended for safe crossing.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
３（５）横断するときは、手を上げるなどして運転者に対して横断する意思を明確に伝えるようにしましょう。

## Tags
横断, 意思表示, 安全確認, 手上げ

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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