Ch. 5 · Driving Method

Large vehicles have a small inner-wheel difference, so there is little risk of involving pedestrians or bicycles on the left side when turning left.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Section 1(3) of the Rules of the Road states: "Large vehicles in particular have a large inner-wheel difference and poor visibility to the left rear, so be careful not to involve pedestrians, specified small motorized bicycles, or bicycles traveling on the left side." Because large vehicles have a "large" inner-wheel difference, the risk of involvement is high.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 6: Intersections and railroad crossings

Hikari
Hikari
Big trucks are huge, so they probably track tightly and don't swing wide, right?
Misaki
Misaki
Opposite. Large vehicles have a large inner-wheel difference and poor left-rear visibility, so they easily catch pedestrians and bikes on the left. That statement is false.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh no, I had it backwards!
Misaki
Misaki
Remember: bigger vehicle, bigger blind spot and bigger swing. Stay extra alert on left turns.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第７節 交差点の通り方) · 1 交差点を通行するときの注意 (3)

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