Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

If a person who is blind is having difficulty at an intersection, people nearby must assist them.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Article 3 of the Rules of the Road states, "When you see someone having difficulty, lend a hand, give signals, or help them travel safely," which is a recommendation expressed as "let's do" and not an obligation expressed as "must do."

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
Oh, if someone blind needs help at an intersection, we absolutely have to help them, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, that's false. The rules say we *should* lend a hand or give signals, but it's a recommendation, not a legal obligation.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, so it's not a must-do thing?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. It's worded as 'let's do this' to encourage kindness, not 'you must.' The trap is thinking it's mandatory.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第８節 身体の不自由な人の安全) · また、目の見えない人や身体の不自由な人が道路を通行している場合は、そばにいる人は、道路を空けたり、交差点や踏切など危険な場所で困つているのを見たときは、手を貸したり、合図をしたりして安全に通行することができるようにしてあげたりしましよう。

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