# MenkyoQuest — Question ch2_q100

Chapter: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct
Section: 第10節 高齢者の安全
Type: Multiple choice
Difficulty: hard

## Question
Which of the following statements about elderly pedestrians is correct according to the Rules of the Road?

## Options
A. There are no individual differences in physical function changes due to aging, so uniform measures are necessary
B. When an elderly person using a walking aid is crossing, people nearby should provide assistance
C. Traffic accidents involving elderly pedestrians mainly occur in the early morning
D. When walking at night, subdued colors such as black or navy are recommended

## Correct answer
B. When an elderly person using a walking aid is crossing, people nearby should provide assistance

## Explanation
The Rules of the Road states that "when an elderly person using a walking aid or otherwise having difficulty moving is crossing or trying to cross the road, people nearby should lend a hand or signal to help them cross safely." Option 2 is correct.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
歩行補助車を使つていたり、その通行に支障のある高齢者が、道路を横断している場合や横断しようとしている場合には、そばにいる人は、手を貸したり、合図をしたりして安全に横断できるようにしてあげましよう。

## Tags
高齢者, 歩行補助車, 横断, 支援

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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