Ch. 5 · Driving Method

What is the correct method when passing near a specified small motorized bicycle or bicycle?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: B: Leave a safe distance between you and the specified small motorized bicycle or bicycle, or slow down to a stop-ready speed

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 7(2) clearly states: "When passing near a specified small motorized bicycle or bicycle for overtaking or similar purposes, you must anticipate unsteady movement and leave a safe distance between you and the specified small motorized bicycle or bicycle, or slow down to a stop-ready speed."

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Hikari
Hikari
If I see a bike ahead, I just honk and pass, right?
Misaki
Misaki
No. You must leave a safe distance or slow to a stop-ready speed—bikes can wobble unexpectedly.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so honking alone doesn't count as being safe?
Misaki
Misaki
Exactly. Distance and speed adjustment protect both of you; the horn doesn't.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第3節 歩行者の保護など) · 7 特定小型原動機付自転車や自転車の保護 (2)

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.