Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct
Which of the following must you do before a railroad crossing?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Make a temporary stop and check for safety on both the left and right
- B.Stop walking and check for safety on both the right and left✓
- C.Slow down to a stop-ready speed (jokō) and check for safety front and rear
- D.Stop and check the sound of the warning bell
Answer: B: Stop walking and check for safety on both the right and left
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." Specifically, you must "stop and check for safety on both the right and left."
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 6: Intersections and railroad crossings
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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