Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

When a novice driver who has held a semi-medium license for less than one year drives a ordinary vehicle, they must display the beginner's mark at the designated positions on the front and rear of the vehicle.

[True / False · Medium]

Hikari

But they have a semi-medium license, not a standard one — does the beginner's mark still apply?

Misaki

Yes, it does. If you've held a semi-medium or standard license for under a year and you drive an ordinary vehicle, you must display the beginner's mark front and rear. The statement is true.

Hikari

Oh, so it doesn't matter which license type you got — it's about how long you've had it?

Misaki

Exactly. Under one year in either category means the mark is required when driving an ordinary car.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第1節 運転に当たっての注意) · Rules of the Road, Ch.4 §1 (Precautions before driving) — Drivers must be physically and mentally fit (no alcohol, drugs, fatigue, or illness affecting safe operation), wear seat belts, ensure all passengers wear seat belts, secure children under 6 in child seats, and avoid using a mobile phone while moving.

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