Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

You must not allow people to ride in places other than seats, or load cargo in places other than the cargo bed or seats.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

As clearly stated in Rules of the Road Chapter 4, Section 4-1, it is prohibited to allow people to ride in places other than seats or to load cargo in places other than the cargo bed or seats. This is a basic rule for safe driving and proper loading.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 11: Carrying passengers and loading

Hikari
Hikari
If there's no room inside, I could let someone ride in the cargo bed for a short trip, right?
Misaki
Misaki
That's not allowed. People must ride in seats only, and cargo must stay in the cargo bed or seats. That's true and it's a basic safety rule.
Hikari
Hikari
Even for just a few blocks? That's stricter than I thought.
Misaki
Misaki
Safety rules don't have distance exceptions. One sudden stop and someone in the bed could be seriously hurt.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第４節 乗車と積載) · １ 座席でないところに人を乗せたり、 荷台や座席でないところに荷物を積んだりしてはいけません。

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