Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

When elderly drivers aged 70 and over drive a ordinary vehicle, they must display the elderly driver's mark on the front and rear of the vehicle.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

According to the Rules of the Road, when elderly drivers aged 70 and over drive a ordinary vehicle, they are encouraged to make an effort to display the elderly driver's mark. However, it is not an absolute requirement and is presented in a recommended form as "should display."

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 1: Driver's mindset

Hikari
Hikari
Wait, I thought seniors had to put that mark on their car?
Misaki
Misaki
That's the trap. It's actually encouraged, not required — the rules say they 'should' display it, but it's not an absolute must.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh! So they won't get in trouble if they don't?
Misaki
Misaki
Exactly. The answer is false because the question says 'must,' but the law only recommends it for drivers 70 and over.

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) / 1(2) — When a driver aged 70 or older drives an ordinary vehicle, they should display the elderly driver's mark (Appendix 5(4)) at the designated positions on the front and rear of the vehicle.

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