Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Once a train from one direction has passed, it is safe to cross the railroad crossing immediately.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Chapter 2, Section 4, Item 1 of the Rules of the Road states: "Even after a train from one direction has passed, another train may come from the opposite direction immediately, so be careful." You must remain alert for trains from the opposite direction even after a train has passed.

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

Momoka
Momoka
Okay, one train passed, so now it's safe to cross, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, that's false — another train could come from the opposite direction right away, so you still need to stay alert.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh wow, I didn't think about trains coming the other way!
Hikari
Hikari
Yeah, always assume there's another train until you're 100% sure it's clear.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第４節 踏切の通り方) · １ 一方からの列車が通り過ぎても、すぐ反対方向から別の列車が来ることがありますから注意しましよう。

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