Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

Inside a railroad crossing, to prevent stalling, cross in one go without shifting gears, staying in the same low gear you used to start moving.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Section 1 (5) of Chapter 6 of the Rules of the Road states: "To prevent stalling inside a railroad crossing, cross in one go without shifting gears, staying in the same low gear you used to start moving." You should avoid shifting gears to prevent stalling.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Should I shift up once I'm inside the crossing to get across faster?
Misaki
Misaki
That's actually wrong. Stay in the same low gear you started with and cross in one go—that's correct.
Hikari
Hikari
Why not shift?
Misaki
Misaki
Shifting mid-crossing risks stalling your engine, and that's the last place you want to break down.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第１節 踏切) · １(５) 踏切内では、エンストを防止するため、変速しないで、発進したときの低速ギアのまま一気に通過しましよう。

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