Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

When vehicles are stopped in front of an intersection or railroad crossing, specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles are permitted to cut in front of them or weave between vehicles to move forward if safety can be confirmed.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 2(4) clearly prohibits this: "When vehicles are stopped or moving slowly in front of an intersection or railroad crossing, you must not cut in front of them or weave between these vehicles to move forward." This is not permitted even conditionally.

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

Hikari
Hikari
If I'm on a small bike and traffic's stopped, I can probably squeeze through safely, right?
Momoka
Momoka
That's false! You absolutely can't cut in front or weave between stopped cars at intersections or crossings — no exceptions.
Hikari
Hikari
Even if it looks totally safe?
Momoka
Momoka
Even then! The rule is a hard ban to prevent sudden surprises — just wait your turn like everyone else.

Source: Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility · Section (第３節 安全な通行) · 2(4) 停止車両への割り込み禁止

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