Ch. 5 · 第4節 安全な速度と車間距離

Applying the brakes in several separate applications causes the brake lights to flash, which serves as a signal to following vehicles and helps prevent rear-end collisions.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: True

Explanation

Chapter 5, Section 4, 3(2) of the Rules of the Road states that applying the brakes in several separate applications causes the brake lights to flash, serving as a signal to following vehicles and helping prevent rear-end collisions. This is especially effective when road surfaces are slippery.

Source: Ch. 5 · Section (第4節 安全な速度と車間距離) · 3(2) ブレーキは数回に分けて使いましよう。この方法は、道路が滑りやすい状態のときには、とりわけ効果的です。また、数回に分けて使えば、ブレーキ灯が点滅し、後車への合図となつて追突事故防止に役立ちます。

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