Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

When crossing a railroad crossing, you must come to a complete stop immediately before it (or immediately before the stop line if there is one), open your window, and confirm safety to the left and right with your own eyes and ears.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Section 1 of Chapter 6 of the Rules of the Road states: "When crossing a railroad crossing, you must come to a complete stop immediately before it (or immediately before the stop line if there is one), open your window, and confirm safety to the left and right with your own eyes and ears."

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

Hikari
Hikari
Do I really need to stop and open the window every time? Seems overkill.
Misaki
Misaki
It's required. Stop completely at the line, open your window, and use your own eyes and ears to confirm safety. That's correct.
Hikari
Hikari
Even if I can see nothing's coming?
Misaki
Misaki
Yes. Trains can arrive faster than you expect. Your ears catch what your eyes might miss.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第１節 踏切) · １(１) 踏切では、死亡・重傷事故のような大きな事故が起こりがちです。踏切を通過しようとするときは、その直前（停止線があるときは、その直前）で一時停止をし、窓を開けるなどして自分の目と耳で左右の安全を確かめなければなりません。

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