Ch. 5 · 第３節 歩行者の保護など
When passing near pedestrians, you must leave a safe distance between you and the pedestrians, or slow down to a stop-ready speed (jokō).
[True / False · Easy]
Answer: True
Explanation
The Rules of the Road, Chapter 5, Section 3, 1(1) clearly states: "When passing near pedestrians, you must leave a safe distance between you and the pedestrians, or slow down to a stop-ready speed." This is a fundamental obligation to ensure pedestrian safety.
Source: Ch. 5 · Section (第３節 歩行者の保護など) · 1 歩行者のそばを通るとき (1)
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