Ch. 5 · Driving Method

Before starting the engine of an automatic transmission vehicle, you must depress the brake pedal to confirm its position and visually confirm the position of the accelerator pedal.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The "Starting the engine" section of the text clearly states: "Before starting the engine, depress the brake pedal to confirm its position and visually confirm the position of the accelerator pedal." This is a basic confirmation step for safe vehicle operation.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 14: Driving an automatic-transmission vehicle

Hikari
Hikari
Do I really need to check the pedals every single time before starting?
Misaki
Misaki
Yes, that's true. Press the brake to confirm its position and visually check where the accelerator is — it's a basic safety step.
Hikari
Hikari
I guess one mix-up could be pretty bad…
Misaki
Misaki
Exactly. A two-second check now prevents pedal confusion later.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第９節 オートマチック車などの運転) · １ オートマチック車の運転（２）エンジンの始動 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.