Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

You must not allow people to ride or load cargo in excess of the specified passenger capacity or cargo limits.

[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 or load cargo in excess of the specified passenger capacity (including the driver) or cargo limits. Overloading or exceeding passenger capacity is a serious violation.

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

Hikari
Hikari
One extra person in the back probably won't hurt, right?
Misaki
Misaki
Actually, the statement is true. You absolutely cannot exceed the specified passenger or cargo limits—it's a serious violation.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh wow, I didn't realize it was that strict!
Misaki
Misaki
Overloading affects braking and handling. Always stick to the legal capacity.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第４節 乗車と積載) · １ また、定められた乗車定員(運転者を含みます。)や積載の制限を超えて、人を乗車させたり、物を積んだりしてはいけません。

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