Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

When riding a specified small motorized bicycle, you must not carry a passenger.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 1(3) clearly prohibits carrying passengers. Riding two-up on a specified small motorized bicycle is not permitted.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Hmm, can I give my friend a ride on the back if we're both careful?
Momoka
Momoka
Nope, that's a no-go! This one is true—you absolutely cannot carry a passenger on a specified small motorized bicycle.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh wow, so it's always solo riding only?
Momoka
Momoka
Exactly! No exceptions—these bikes are strictly one-person vehicles!

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（３）

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