Ch. 5 · Driving Method

Behind a streetcar stopped at a stop, when there are no people boarding or alighting and there is 1 meter or more between you and the streetcar, you may proceed at a stop-ready speed (jokō).

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that you may proceed at a stop-ready speed when there are no people boarding or alighting and there is 1.5 meters or more between you and the streetcar, or when there is a safety zone. One meter is less than 1.5 meters, so you may not proceed at a stop-ready speed.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Hikari
Hikari
If no one's getting on or off the streetcar and there's a meter of space, I can go at stop-ready speed, right?
Misaki
Misaki
That's false. You need one-point-five meters or more between you and the streetcar, or a safety zone. One meter isn't enough.
Hikari
Hikari
Wow, so half a meter really makes that much difference?
Misaki
Misaki
It does. That extra space protects passengers. Remember: one-point-five meters minimum, not one.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第３節 歩行者の保護など) · 1 歩行者のそばを通るとき (3)

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