# MenkyoQuest — Question ch4_trap_04

Chapter: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct
Section: 第1節 運転に当たっての注意
Type: True/False
Difficulty: medium

## Question
I drank alcohol the previous night, but since it was now morning, the effects of alcohol had completely worn off and there was no problem with driving.

## Correct answer
False

## Explanation
According to the Rules of the Road, even if you drank alcohol the previous night, you should be aware that you may still be under the influence of alcohol when driving the next morning. The passage of time alone cannot determine that the effects of alcohol have worn off.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 1 – Topic 1: Driver's mindset

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
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.

## Tags
酒気帯び運転, 飲酒運転, 前夜の飲酒, 状況判断, 安全義務

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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