Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

When crossing a railroad crossing following the vehicle ahead, you do not need to stop because the vehicle ahead has already confirmed safety.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Section 1 (4) of Chapter 6 of the Rules of the Road states: "Even when crossing following the vehicle ahead, you must stop and confirm safety." You must always stop and confirm safety even when following another vehicle.

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

Hikari
Hikari
The car in front already checked, so I can just follow them through without stopping, right?
Misaki
Misaki
That's false. You must stop and confirm safety yourself every single time, even when following another vehicle.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, really? Even if they just went?
Misaki
Misaki
Yes. Conditions can change in seconds—always do your own safety check.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第１節 踏切) · １(４) 前の車に続いて通過するときでも、一時停止をし、安全を確かめなければなりません。

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