Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Mobility devices for people with disabilities are vehicles for people with physical disabilities who have difficulty walking, so other people should not use them on roads.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Article 2 of the Rules of the Road states, "Mobility devices for people with disabilities are vehicles for people with physical disabilities who have difficulty walking, so other people should not use them on roads."

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka

But what if someone borrowed one just for fun or to try it out — that's harmless, right?

Hikari

Actually, no. This statement is true — mobility devices are specifically for people with physical disabilities who have difficulty walking, so others shouldn't use them on roads.

Momoka

Oh wow, I didn't realize it was that strict!

Hikari

Yeah, these devices serve a real need — misusing them could cause confusion or even danger.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第８節身体の不自由な人の安全) · ２身体障害者用の車とは、身体が不自由で歩行が困難な人が移動するための車のことですから、その他の人は道路では使わないようにしましよう。

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