Ch. 5 · Driving Method

Even when a child is walking alone, there is no obligation to stop or slow down to a stop-ready speed (jokō).

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 4(1) clearly states: "When a child is walking alone, you must come to a complete stop or slow down to a stop-ready speed to allow them to pass safely." Children may dart out suddenly or have immature judgment, so special protection is required.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Hikari
Hikari
Kids can be unpredictable, but there's no legal rule to slow down for them, right?
Misaki
Misaki
That's false. You must stop or slow to stop-ready speed when a child is walking alone.
Hikari
Hikari
Seriously? Even if they're just on the sidewalk?
Misaki
Misaki
Yes. Children can dart out suddenly. The law treats them as a special protected group—just like people with canes.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第３節 歩行者の保護など) · 4 子供の保護 (1)

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