Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

When stopping behind another vehicle on an uphill slope, do not get too close, as the vehicle ahead may roll backward and collide with you.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road (1) states: "When stopping behind another vehicle on an uphill slope, do not get too close. The vehicle ahead may roll backward and collide with you." This statement is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 6: Natural forces acting on vehicles

Hikari

Uphill, right? The car in front won't roll back — it's going up.

Misaki

Actually, that's the trap. On an uphill, the vehicle ahead can roll backward if the driver slips on the clutch or brake, so keep extra distance. This statement is true.

Hikari

Oh wow, I never thought about that happening.

Misaki

Uphill stops are trickier than they look — always leave a safety cushion.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第２節坂道・カーブ) · １坂道・山道 (１)

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