Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

When the warning bell is not ringing, you may cross without checking for safety.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Chapter 2, Section 4, Item 3 of the Rules of the Road states: "Even when the warning bell is not ringing or the crossing gate is not lowered, the equipment may be malfunctioning, so always check for safety before crossing." You must always check for safety even when warning devices are not activated.

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

Momoka
Momoka
No bell, no gate — so I'm good to just walk across, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, that's false. The equipment could be broken, so you still have to check for trains before crossing.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh man, I never thought about it malfunctioning!
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. Always look and listen yourself — don't rely on the signals alone.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第４節 踏切の通り方) · ３ 警報機が鳴つていないときや、遮断機が降りていないときでも、機械が故障している場合がありますから、必ず安全を確かめてから渡るようにしましよう。

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