Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct
After getting off a vehicle or streetcar, when you want to cross to the opposite side of the road, which of the following is the correct location where you must not cross?
[Multiple choice · Easy]
- A.Immediately beside the vehicle or streetcar
- B.Immediately in front of or behind the vehicle or streetcar✓
- C.Within 5 meters of the vehicle or streetcar
- D.Within 10 meters of the vehicle or streetcar
Answer: B: Immediately in front of or behind the vehicle or streetcar
Explanation
Chapter 2, Section 7, Item 3 of the Rules of the Road states: "After getting off a vehicle or streetcar, when you want to cross to the opposite side of the road, you must not cross immediately in front of or behind it." Crossing immediately in front of or behind is prohibited.
Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 11: Carrying passengers and loading
Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第７節 車に乗るときなど) · ３ 車や路面電車から降りた後、道路の反対側に渡ろうとするときは、そのすぐ前や、すぐ後ろを横切つてはいけません。
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