# MenkyoQuest — Question ch5_q030

Chapter: Ch. 5 Driving Method
Section: 第３節 歩行者の保護など
Type: Multiple choice
Difficulty: hard

## Question
What is the correct driving method when approaching a crosswalk?

## Options
A. Even when it is clear that there are no people crossing, you must always come to a complete stop
B. Except when it is clear that there are no people crossing, you must slow down so that you can stop before it
C. You must slow down to a stop-ready speed from 30 meters before the crosswalk
D. When pedestrians are about to cross, you may pass after reducing speed

## Correct answer
B. Except when it is clear that there are no people crossing, you must slow down so that you can stop before it

## Explanation
The Rules of the Road 2(2) states: "When approaching a crosswalk or bicycle crossing, except when it is clear that there are no people or bicycles crossing, you must slow down so that you can stop before it." When there are people crossing, you must come to a complete stop.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
2 歩行者が横断しているときなど (2)

## Tags
横断歩道, 減速, 一時停止, 歩行者優先

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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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