Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

Which of the following is correct according to the Rules of the Road regarding driving plans?

[Multiple choice · Hard]

Answer: C: Even when driving short distances, it is necessary to make a driving plan suited to your driving skill and the vehicle's performance

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 4, Section 1, 2 clearly states: "Not only for long-distance driving, but even when driving short distances, it is necessary to make a driving plan suited to your driving skill and the vehicle's performance." Option 3 matches this statement exactly.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Planning is for long trips, right? Short drives don't need that much thought.
Misaki
Misaki
That's incorrect. Even for short distances, you need a driving plan that suits your skill and the vehicle's performance.
Hikari
Hikari
Huh, I didn't realize short trips mattered that much.
Misaki
Misaki
They do. Accidents can happen anywhere, so always plan ahead—no matter the distance.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第1節 運転に当たつての注意) · 2 長距離運転のときはもちろん、短区間を運転するときにも、自分の運転技能と車の性能に合った運転計画を立てることが必要です。

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