Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

You must not jump on or off a vehicle or streetcar while it is moving.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Chapter 2, Section 7, Item 1 of the Rules of the Road states: "You must not jump on or off a vehicle or streetcar while it is moving." This action is prohibited.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 11: Carrying passengers and loading

Momoka
Momoka
Jumping off a moving streetcar sounds risky, but maybe it's okay if you're careful?
Hikari
Hikari
Nope, the Rules of the Road are clear—you must not jump on or off while it's moving, period. So this is true.
Momoka
Momoka
Even at super slow speeds? That seems harsh.
Hikari
Hikari
It's for your safety—moving vehicles are unpredictable, and even a small stumble can turn serious fast.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第７節 車に乗るときなど) · １ 車や路面電車が動いているときに、飛び乗つたり、飛び降りたりしてはいけません。

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.