Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

Drivers aged 70 or older should make an effort to display an elderly driver's mark when driving an ordinary vehicle.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 4, Section 1, 1(2) states "you should display an elderly driver's mark," indicating this is a recommendation, not a requirement. The expression "should make an effort" matches the intent of the text.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Wait, 'should make an effort' sounds too weak to be a real rule.
Misaki
Misaki
Actually, that's true. For drivers 70 and older, the elderly mark is recommended, not required.
Hikari
Hikari
So 'should make an effort' really matches that softer wording?
Misaki
Misaki
Correct. It's encouragement, not a must—so the statement is accurate.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第１節 運転に当たつての注意) · 1(2) 70歳以上の高齢運転者が普通自動車を運転するときは、その車の前と後ろの定められた位置に高齢者マークを付けるようにしましょう。

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