Ch. 5 · Driving Method

Because I was in a hurry, I stopped 3 meters from the edge of an intersection to let a passenger out.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that stopping and parking are prohibited at intersections and within 5 meters of their edges. Even for boarding or alighting passengers, stopping in this location is a violation.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 10: Parking and stopping

Hikari
Hikari
Three meters sounds far enough, and I'm just stopping for a second…
Misaki
Misaki
The statement is false. The rule is five meters from the edge of an intersection – no stopping or parking, even briefly for passengers.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so being in a hurry doesn't change the distance?
Misaki
Misaki
Correct. The trap here is '3 meters' – remember it's always five, no exceptions for quick stops.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第8節 駐車と停車) · Rules of the Road, Ch.5 §8 (Parking & stopping) — Stopping/parking is prohibited near intersections (within 5 m), pedestrian crossings, crossings (within 10 m), fire hydrants, bus stops (within 10 m of the post during operating hours), and where signs/markings prohibit it.

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