Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

The vehicle traffic light showed a green arrow indicating right turns were allowed, so I turned right on my specified small motorized bicycle. Because traffic control was being conducted at the intersection, this action was appropriate.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Even when the signal is red or yellow, automobiles and general mopeds may turn right when a green arrow signal permits it. However, specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles may not proceed in this case. The correct procedure is to go straight to the other side of the intersection and wait until the signal ahead turns green before proceeding.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Green arrow means go, right? So turning right should be fine!
Momoka
Momoka
Actually, that's false! Green arrows work for cars and regular mopeds, but not for specified small motorized bicycles—you follow the same rules as bicycles.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, so what am I supposed to do at that intersection?
Momoka
Momoka
Go straight across and wait on the other side until the light ahead turns green. Think of yourself as a super-bike, not a mini-car!

Source: Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility · Section (第3節 安全な通行) · Rules of the Road, Ch.3 §3 (Safe travel) — Riders of bicycles and special small motorized bicycles must obey signals, follow traffic-direction signs, slow down or stop at hazardous places, never drink and ride, and use lights at night.

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