# MenkyoQuest — Question ch5_q043

Chapter: Ch. 5 Driving Method
Section: 第５節 進路変更など
Type: True/False
Difficulty: easy

## Question
When you intend to change lanes, make a U-turn, reverse, or perform similar actions, you must first check safety using your mirrors and then give a signal.

## Correct answer
True

## Explanation
Section 1 "Safety Confirmation and Signals (1)" of the Rules of the Road states: "When you intend to change lanes, make a U-turn, reverse, or perform similar actions, you must first check safety using your mirrors and then give a signal." Therefore, this statement is correct.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 1 – Topic 10: Lane changes and similar maneuvers

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
1 安全の確認と合図(1)の冒頭部分

## Tags
進路変更, 安全確認, バックミラー, 合図

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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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