Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

When a bicycle is about to cross a road, if there is a bicycle crossing nearby, it must use that bicycle crossing.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 1(6) clearly states: "When a bicycle is about to cross a road, if there is a bicycle crossing nearby, it must use that bicycle crossing." The use of bicycle crossings is mandatory.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 4: Where vehicles may and may not travel

Hikari
Hikari
If there's a bike crossing nearby, can't I just cross wherever if it's faster?
Momoka
Momoka
Nope — this one's true! If a bicycle crossing is nearby, you must use it; it's not optional.
Hikari
Hikari
Wow, I didn't realize it was that strict.
Momoka
Momoka
Think of it like a crosswalk for bikes — it's there to keep everyone safer, so you've gotta use it!

Source: Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility · Section (第３節 安全な通行) · 1(6) 自転車横断帯の通行義務

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.