Ch. 5 · Driving Method

Even when the vehicle in front is overtaking another car, you may overtake if safety can be ensured.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Section "1 Prohibition of Overtaking (2) A", clearly states that "when the vehicle in front is overtaking another car (double overtaking)" is dangerous and overtaking is prohibited. It is forbidden regardless of whether safety can be ensured.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 11: Overtaking

Hikari
Hikari
If I'm careful and check my surroundings, I should be able to overtake safely, right?
Misaki
Misaki
No, that's false. Double overtaking—passing when the car ahead is already overtaking—is always prohibited, even if you think it's safe.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, so it doesn't matter how careful I am?
Misaki
Misaki
Exactly. The situation itself is too unpredictable and dangerous, so the rule is absolute—no exceptions.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第６節 追越しなど) · １ 追越しの禁止（２）ア

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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.