Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

People with physical disabilities who have difficulty walking may carry a white or yellow cane or walk with a guide dog.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Article 1 of the Rules of the Road states that "people with physical disabilities who have difficulty walking may also carry a white or yellow cane or walk with a guide dog," which is not an obligation but an optional provision expressed as "may."

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka

Wait, so people with physical disabilities *have* to carry a white or yellow cane?

Hikari

Actually, no — the statement says they *may*, which means it's optional. That's true.

Momoka

Oh! So it's their choice, not a requirement?

Hikari

Exactly. The word 'may' is the key — it gives them the option but doesn't force it.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第８節身体の不自由な人の安全) · 身体が不自由で歩行が困難な人も白か黄のつえを持つか、盲導犬を連れて歩くことができますが、その他の人は紛らわしいのでそのような行為をしてはいけません。

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