Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

When getting in or out of a vehicle, the general rule is to do so from the left side.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Chapter 2, Section 7, Item 2 of the Rules of the Road states: "When getting in or out of a vehicle, check front and rear for safety before opening the door, and enter or exit from the left side." The left side is the established rule.

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

Momoka

Wait, I always get out on whichever side is closer to the curb!

Hikari

Actually, the rule says left side. The Rules of the Road specifically require you to enter and exit from the left after checking front and rear.

Momoka

Oh! So it's not about convenience, it's an actual rule?

Hikari

Exactly. Left side keeps things predictable and safer for everyone on the road.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第７節車に乗るときなど) · ２自動車に乗り降りするときは、前後の安全を確かめてからドアを開け、左側から乗り降りしましよう。

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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.