# MenkyoQuest — Question ch6_trap_04

Chapter: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas
Section: 第3節 夜間 - 夜間の走行
Type: True/False
Difficulty: medium

## Question
While driving on a main road at night, I felt a little drowsy, but because there was little traffic, I continued driving while opening the window to let in fresh air.

## Correct answer
False

## Explanation
The Rules of the Road state that continuing monotonous driving on main roads for a long time causes drowsiness, and while opening the window to prevent drowsiness is recommended, if you become even slightly drowsy, you must stop the vehicle in a safe place and rest. Regardless of traffic volume, continuing to drive when feeling drowsy is dangerous.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 2 – Topic 7: Driving in adverse conditions

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
Rules of the Road, Ch.6 §3 (Night driving) — Turn on headlights from dusk and in tunnels. Use high beams on dark roads but switch to low when oncoming traffic approaches or when following another vehicle. Watch for pedestrians wearing dark clothing.

## Tags
夜間運転, 眠気, 休息, 状況判断, 安全運転

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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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