# MenkyoQuest — Question ch6_q004

Chapter: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas
Section: 第１節 踏切
Type: True/False
Difficulty: hard

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

## Correct 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 curriculum
Stage 1 – Topic 6: Intersections and railroad crossings

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
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。

## Tags
踏切, 一時停止, 安全確認, 前車追従

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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