Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

The driver must securely load cargo using ropes or sheets to prevent it from falling or scattering.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

As clearly stated in Rules of the Road Chapter 4, Section 4-4, the driver must close doors securely and load cargo securely using ropes or sheets to prevent people from falling or cargo from falling or scattering. This is the driver's duty.

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

Hikari

I thought securing cargo was more like a suggestion—just be careful, you know?

Misaki

No, it's actually the driver's legal duty. You must use ropes or sheets to prevent cargo from falling or scattering.

Hikari

So it's my responsibility, not just common sense?

Misaki

Correct. If cargo falls and causes an accident, you're liable.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第４節乗車と積載) · ４運転者は、人が転落したり、荷物が転落、飛散したりしないようにドアを確実に閉め、ロープやシートを使つて荷物を確実に積まなければなりません。

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