Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

Which of the following is the correct frequency for periodic inspections of private ordinary passenger vehicles?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: C: Once a year

Explanation

The "Periodic inspection" section of the Rules of the Road states: "For private ordinary passenger vehicles and similar vehicles, inspections must be performed once a year and necessary maintenance must be carried out." Commercial vehicles require inspection every 3 months, and rental cars such as private semi-medium trucks require inspection every 6 months.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 9: Vehicle maintenance

Hikari
Hikari
Private cars get checked every two years with the vehicle inspection, so that?
Misaki
Misaki
You're confusing the vehicle inspection with periodic maintenance. Private passenger cars need a periodic inspection once a year to catch problems early.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so it's more often than the big inspection?
Misaki
Misaki
Correct. Annual checks keep your car safe between the official inspections.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第３節 自動車の点検) · 自家用の普通乗用自動車などについては１年ごとに点検し、必要な整備をしなければなりません。

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