Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Guardians must not let children play near roads with heavy traffic or near railroad crossings.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 2, Section 9, Paragraph 2 clearly states, "Guardians must not let children play near roads with heavy traffic or near railroad crossings, or let young children walk alone." This statement is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
Wait, does this mean no playing outside at all? That seems strict.
Hikari
Hikari
It's true, but only for heavy-traffic roads and railroad crossings. Those spots are just too dangerous for kids to play near.
Momoka
Momoka
Okay, so parks and quiet streets are fine, just not the risky zones?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. Keep them away from fast cars and trains — common sense, really.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第９節 子供の安全) · 2 保護者は、交通量の多い道路や踏切の付近で子供を遊ばせたり、幼児を独り歩きさせたりしてはいけません。

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.