Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

When getting in or out of a vehicle, you should check left and right for safety before opening the door.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Chapter 2, Section 7, Item 2 of the Rules of the Road says to "check front and rear for safety before opening the door." What should be checked is the "front and rear," not "left and right." This question is a trick question that swaps "left and right" for "front and rear."

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

Momoka
Momoka
Left and right makes sense—you're checking for cars passing by, right?
Hikari
Hikari
That's the trap! The rule actually says front and rear, not left and right. This question swapped the words to trick you, so it's false.
Momoka
Momoka
Whoa, I totally fell for that!
Hikari
Hikari
Yeah, they love testing if you know the exact wording. Front and rear—remember that!

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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