Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

Riding a bicycle while holding an umbrella or carrying objects in your hand or on the handlebars, or riding while leading animals such as dogs, is dangerous.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 1(5) clearly states: "Do not ride while holding an umbrella or carrying objects in your hand or on the handlebars. Riding a bicycle while leading animals such as dogs is also dangerous." The question matches this content.

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

Hikari

I mean, lots of people hold umbrellas on bikes… is it really that bad?

Momoka

It's super dangerous and officially prohibited! No umbrellas, no stuff in your hands or on the bars, and no walking your dog while riding—that's the rule.

Hikari

So even walking a dog counts?

Momoka

Totally! One hand on the leash, one hand steering = disaster waiting to happen. Keep both hands free!

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 (５) 傘を差したり、物を手やハンドルに提げたりして乗るのはやめましよう。犬などの動物を引きながら自転車に乗るのも危険です。

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