Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Before a railroad crossing, you must stop and check for safety on both the right and left.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Chapter 2, Section 4, Item 1 of the Rules of the Road states: "Before a railroad crossing, you must stop and check for safety on both the right and left." This is a basic safety confirmation requirement before crossing railroad tracks.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 6: Intersections and railroad crossings

Momoka

If the gate is up and no train is coming, can't I just walk across?

Hikari

The statement is true — you still have to stop and check left and right every time, even if it looks clear.

Momoka

Oh, so it's like a mandatory safety check?

Hikari

Exactly. Always stop and look both ways before crossing railroad tracks — it's the law.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第４節踏切の通り方) · １踏切の手前では、必ず立ち止まつて、右左の安全を確かめましよう。

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