Ch. 5 · Driving Method

You must not stop or park alongside a vehicle that is already stopped or parked parallel to the road.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The text clearly states, 'Do not stop or park alongside a vehicle that is stopped or parked parallel to the road.' So-called double parking is prohibited. This is a requirement to be observed regarding stopping and parking methods.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 10: Parking and stopping

Hikari
Hikari
If someone's already parked, can't I just stop next to them for a minute?
Misaki
Misaki
No. The statement is true — double parking alongside another vehicle is prohibited, even briefly.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, even if I'm just stopping, not parking?
Misaki
Misaki
Correct. Both stopping and parking alongside are banned. It blocks traffic flow.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第８節 駐車と停車) · ３ 駐車、停車の方法（５）

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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.