Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

Which of the following is incorrect regarding driving near the top of an uphill slope?

[Multiple choice · Hard]

A.Slow down to a stop-ready speed because visibility is poor
B.You must not overtake
C.Accelerate sufficiently to pass through✓
D.Pay attention to oncoming vehicles

Answer: C: Accelerate sufficiently to pass through

Explanation

The Rules of the Road (3) states: "Near the top of an uphill slope, visibility is poor, so slow down to a stop-ready speed (jokō). Also, you must not overtake there." Slowing down is required. The statement about accelerating sufficiently to pass through is incorrect.

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

Hikari

I'd pick 'accelerate sufficiently to pass through' — you need speed to get up the hill, right?

Misaki

That's actually the incorrect statement. Near the top of an uphill, you can't see what's coming, so you must slow down to a stop-ready speed instead.

Hikari

Oh wow, so it's the opposite of what feels natural!

Misaki

Exactly. Think 'poor visibility at the crest' — that always means slow down, not speed up.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第２節坂道・カーブ) · １坂道・山道 (３)

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