Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Which of the following is the most important thing for guardians to do to help children learn the correct way to cross the road?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: B: Guardians obey traffic rules themselves and set an example

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 2, Section 9, Paragraph 1 clearly states, "Guardians should obey traffic rules themselves and set an example." In addition to teaching repeatedly, it is important for guardians to set an example, so option 2 is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
Just telling them over and over should work, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Not quite. The correct answer is that guardians need to obey traffic rules themselves and set an example.
Momoka
Momoka
So kids learn more from watching what adults do than from just hearing warnings?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. Actions speak louder than words—be the role model they need.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第9節 子供の安全) · 1 父母などの保護者は、子供特に幼児に、右左をよく見て安全を確かめてから横断を始め、横断中も車に気を付けるという正しい横断の仕方を身に付けさせるように繰り返し教えましよう。そのためには、保護者自ら交通規則を守り、手本を示すようにしましよう。

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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.