Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

The standards for a specified small motorized bicycle are that the body length must not exceed 180 centimeters and the width must not exceed 60 centimeters.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 2(1) states "the length must not exceed 190 centimeters and the width must not exceed 60 centimeters." The length standard is 190 centimeters, not 180 centimeters.

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Hikari
Hikari
So 180 cm long and 60 cm wide—that sounds about right for a small bike.
Momoka
Momoka
Close, but that's false! The length limit is actually 190 centimeters, not 180. Width is correct at 60 cm, though!
Hikari
Hikari
Ah, I was off by 10 cm! Easy mistake to make.
Momoka
Momoka
Totally! Just think '190 and 60'—say it together and it'll stick!

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) · 2 特定小型原動機付自転車の大きさ等の基準(1)

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