Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Crossing recklessly or dashing out into traffic on rainy days is especially dangerous because the stopping distance of vehicles becomes shorter.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The text states, "The road surface becomes slippery, which increases the stopping distance of vehicles." On rainy days, the stopping distance becomes "longer," not "shorter." Crossing recklessly or dashing out becomes dangerous because the stopping distance increases, so this statement is incorrect.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
Oh, so it's extra dangerous because cars can stop faster in the rain, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, it's the opposite! The road gets slippery, so stopping distance gets longer, not shorter—that's why it's false.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, longer? I always thought wet brakes worked better somehow...
Hikari
Hikari
Nope—slippery roads mean cars need way more distance to stop, so never assume they can brake quickly for you.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第６節 雨の日などに歩くとき) · ２ 雨の日などは、路面が滑るために、自動車の停止距離が長くなつたり、歩行者も転びやすくなつたりして危険ですから、無理な横断や飛び出しをしないように注意しましよう。

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