Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

When a young child is on the other side of the road, call out their name to get their attention.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 2, Section 9, Paragraph 5 clearly states, "When a young child is on the other side of the road, careful consideration is needed, such as not calling out to them." Calling out creates a risk that the child will run into the road, so not calling out is the correct response.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
If I see my kid across the street, I'd definitely shout their name so they know I'm here!
Hikari
Hikari
That's false, actually. Calling out can make a young child bolt into traffic without looking.
Momoka
Momoka
Whoa, I never thought of that. So they'd just run straight toward my voice?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. Stay quiet and go to them safely, or wait until they're already crossing properly.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第９節 子供の安全) · 5 保護者が買い物や立ち話に夢中になつているときなどが大変危険です。また、幼児が道路の向こう側にいるときは呼び掛けないなどの細かい心遣いが必要です。

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