# MenkyoQuest — Question ch7_q017

Chapter: Ch. 7 Expressway
Section: 第２節 走行上の注意
Type: True/False
Difficulty: medium

## Question
Because it is dangerous to remain in a vehicle that has become unable to operate on an expressway, after taking necessary safety measures, you must evacuate to a safe location such as outside the guardrail.

## Correct answer
True

## Explanation
Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 4(4) states, "Remaining in a vehicle that has become unable to operate on an expressway is extremely dangerous, as there is a high risk of rear-end collisions with following vehicles. After taking necessary safety measures, do not remain in the vehicle; evacuate to a safe location such as outside the guardrail."

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 2 – Topic 16: Driving on expressways

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
4 駐車、停車の禁止など (4) 高速道路上で運転することができなくなつた車にとどまることは、後続車が衝突する交通事故が発生するおそれが大きく、大変危険です。必要な危険防止措置をとつた後は、車に残らず、ガードレールの外側などの安全な場所に避難しましよう。

## Tags
高速道路, 故障, 避難, 安全措置

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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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