Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

Even in areas with light traffic, except when carrying a young child in a child seat, riding two people on a bicycle is dangerous and should be avoided.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 1(4) clearly states: "Even in areas with light traffic, riding two people on a bicycle is dangerous, so do not do it. However, carrying a young child in a child seat is an exception." The question matches this content.

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

Hikari

If traffic's light, doubling up on a bike should be okay though, right?

Momoka

Nope, this one's true—it's dangerous no matter how quiet the road is! The only exception is a young child in a proper child seat.

Hikari

Oh, so even on empty streets it's a no-go?

Momoka

Exactly! Two riders mess with balance and control, so keep it one unless you've got that kiddo seat!

Source: Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility · Section (第２節自転車の正しい乗り方) · １自転車に乗るに当たつての心得 (４) 交通量の少ない場所でも二人乗りは危険ですからやめましよう。ただし、幼児用の座席に幼児を乗せているときは別です。

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