Ch. 3 · 第２節 自転車の正しい乗り方
Which of the following is the proper procedure for stopping a bicycle?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the front brake, and stop along the right edge of the road
- B.After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the rear brake, stop along the left edge of the road, and dismount on the left side✓
- C.After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the front brake, stop along the left edge of the road, and dismount on the right side
- D.After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the rear brake, stop along the right edge of the road, and dismount on the right side
Answer: B: After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the rear brake, stop along the left edge of the road, and dismount on the left side
Explanation
The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 4(5) states: "When stopping, after confirming safety, give a stopping signal early, first gently apply the rear brake to sufficiently reduce speed, stop along the left edge of the road, and dismount on the left side."
Source: Ch. 3 · Section (第２節 自転車の正しい乗り方) · ４ 自転車の正しい乗り方 (５) 停止するときは、安全を確かめた後、早めに停止の合図を行い、まず静かに後輪ブレーキを掛けて十分速度を落としながら道路の左端に沿つて停止し、左側に降りましよう。
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