Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Which of the following statements about the text is incorrect?

[Multiple choice · Hard]

Answer: C: After getting off a vehicle, when crossing the road, you should cross by passing alongside the vehicle

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 the vehicle is prohibited. Therefore, the statement in option 3 is incorrect.

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Momoka
Momoka
So after getting off, you should cross by passing alongside the vehicle, right?
Hikari
Hikari
That's the incorrect statement—you actually can't cross immediately in front of or behind the vehicle.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, so 'alongside' means in front or behind?
Hikari
Hikari
Yep! Those spots are blind zones for other drivers, so the rule keeps you away from them.

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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