# MenkyoQuest — Question ch4_trap_07

Chapter: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct
Section: 第4節 乗車と積載
Type: True/False
Difficulty: medium

## Question
Having a person ride in a place that is not a seat is prohibited even if it is necessary to watch over cargo.

## Correct answer
False

## Explanation
The Rules of the Road state that as a general rule, you must not allow people to ride in places that are not seats, but exceptions are permitted when the minimum necessary number of people ride to watch over cargo, or when permission has been obtained from the chief of the police station at the place of departure. The absolute term "prohibited" is incorrect.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 2 – Topic 11: Carrying passengers and loading

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
Rules of the Road, Ch.4 §4 (Loading & passengers) — Vehicles must not exceed posted limits on width, height, length, and weight (load included). Passenger count and seat-belt rules apply. The driver is responsible for ensuring loads do not fall, scatter, or obstruct view.

## Tags
乗車定員, 例外, 荷物の見張り, ペア概念, 許可

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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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