Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

When driving for practice with a provisional license, you must attach provisional license practice signs to the front and rear of the vehicle.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road states: "In this case, you must attach provisional license practice signs to the specified positions on the front and rear of the vehicle." Displaying signs on both the front and rear is required when practicing with a provisional license. This statement is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 13: Driver licensing and the traffic violation notification system

Hikari
Hikari
I think just one sign on the rear is enough, right? Like those 'new driver' marks.
Misaki
Misaki
Actually, provisional license signs must go on both the front and the rear. The rules specifically require you to display them at the designated positions on both ends.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, both? I didn't realize it was that strict.
Misaki
Misaki
It lets everyone around you know you're practicing — from ahead and behind. So the statement is correct.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第2節 運転免許の仕組み) · この場合、車の前と後ろに仮免許練習標識(付表5(7))を定められた位置に付けなければなりません。

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