Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

At night, when crossing at a location without a traffic light, it is best to choose a dark place to cross.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Section 4 of the text states, "When crossing at a location without a traffic light, choose the brightest place possible, such as where there is street lighting, so the driver can clearly see that you are crossing." Since you should choose a bright place, not a dark place, this statement is incorrect.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
Dark places seem safer because cars won't see me and slow down, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, that's false — you want bright spots like street lights so drivers *can* see you crossing.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh! So being visible is the whole point?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. If they can't see you, they can't avoid you.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第５節 夜間歩くとき) · ４ 信号機のない場所で横断するときは、運転者から横断していることがよく分かるよう、道路照明のあるところなどできるだけ明るい場所を選びましよう。

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