Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

On snowy or icy roads, you can drive on all roads as long as you have tire chains, snow tires, or studless tires equipped.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road states: "On roads where signs prohibit passage of vehicles without tire chains, you must not drive without tire chains on your tires." There are roads where snow tires or studless tires alone are not sufficient for passage.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 7: Driving in adverse conditions

Hikari
Hikari
If I've got snow tires or chains, I should be good on any snowy road, right?
Misaki
Misaki
Not quite. Some roads have signs that specifically require tire chains—snow tires or studless tires alone won't cut it there.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, so even studless tires aren't enough sometimes?
Misaki
Misaki
Exactly. Check the signs—chains may be mandatory on certain roads.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第４節 悪天候など) · ２ 雪道などの運転（１）

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