Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

A flashing green pedestrian signal has the same meaning as a yellow signal, so there is no problem starting to cross after it begins flashing.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road states that a flashing green pedestrian signal has the same meaning as a yellow signal, and that you must not begin crossing when the green light begins flashing. People who are already crossing must either finish crossing promptly or stop crossing and turn back.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
Flashing green means the same as yellow, so I can still start crossing, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Nope, that's false. It does mean the same as yellow — and that's exactly why you can't start crossing once it flashes.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh! So flashing is basically a warning to wrap it up?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. If you haven't stepped out yet, don't start — wait for the next green.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第3節 横断の仕方) · Rules of the Road, Ch.2 §3 (How to cross) / 2(3) — A flashing green pedestrian signal has the same meaning as a yellow signal. Do not begin crossing once the green light starts flashing.

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