Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

You may ride a specified small motorized bicycle after drinking alcohol or when extremely fatigued, as long as you ride carefully.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 1(1) clearly prohibits riding "when you have consumed alcohol or are extremely fatigued." Riding is not permitted even with caution.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 1: Driver's mindset

Hikari
Hikari
If I'm super careful, maybe I can ride after one drink? It's a small motorized bicycle after all.
Momoka
Momoka
No way, that's totally false! You're absolutely not allowed to ride after drinking or when you're extremely tired, even if you're careful.
Hikari
Hikari
So there's zero tolerance, no exceptions?
Momoka
Momoka
Zero. 'Carefully' doesn't override the rule — it's a hard no on alcohol and extreme fatigue!

Source: Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility · Section (第１節 特定小型原動機付自転車の正しい乗り方) · １ 特定小型原動機付自転車に乗るに当たつての心得（１）

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