Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

You must not drive a vehicle that, due to inadequate maintenance of the steering, brakes, muffler, or other equipment, may create traffic hazards or cause inconvenience to others by emitting harmful gases or noise.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road states: "You must not drive a vehicle that, due to inadequate maintenance of the steering, brakes, muffler, or other equipment, may create traffic hazards or cause inconvenience to others by emitting harmful gases or noise."

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 9: Vehicle maintenance

Hikari
Hikari
As long as the car runs, I can drive it, right?
Misaki
Misaki
That's not correct. If your steering, brakes, or muffler aren't maintained, you can cause accidents or bother people with toxic fumes and noise — driving it is illegal.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so it's not just about whether it moves?
Misaki
Misaki
Right. Safety and courtesy matter. Keep everything in working order or stay off the road.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第３節 自動車の点検) · ハンドル、ブレーキ、マフラーその他の各装置が整備されていないため、交通の危険を生じさせたり、有害なガスや騒音を出してほかの人に迷惑を及ぼしたりするおそれのある車を運転してはいけません。

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.