Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Which of the following is correct about scramble intersections?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

A.You may cross diagonally by following the pedestrian signal✓
B.You may cross diagonally even if vehicles have not completely stopped
C.You may cross diagonally even without a pedestrian signal
D.Diagonal crossing is always prohibited

Answer: A: You may cross diagonally by following the pedestrian signal

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 2, Section 3, "2 (5)" states: "At locations where all vehicle signals at an intersection turn red to stop vehicles and pedestrians are permitted free passage (scramble intersections), you may cross diagonally by following the pedestrian signals." Therefore, option 1 is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka

Scramble intersections let everyone cross freely, so I can just go diagonal whenever, right?

Hikari

Not quite! You can cross diagonally, but only by following the pedestrian signal—when all vehicle lights are red and your signal says go.

Momoka

Oh, so I still have to wait for my signal even at a scramble?

Hikari

Exactly. The diagonal freedom only kicks in when the signal allows it—don't just freelance out there!

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第３節横断の仕方) · ２（５）交差点で車に対する信号を全部赤にして車を止め、歩行者の自由な通行が認められているところ（スクランブル交差点）では、歩行者用の信号に従って斜め横断もできます。

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