Ch. 7 · Expressway

A vehicle towing another vehicle with a total weight exceeding 500 kilograms must travel in the leftmost lane on the main lane of an expressway with designated traffic lanes.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The correct standard is for vehicles towing another vehicle with a total weight exceeding 750 kilograms, provided the towing vehicle has the structure and equipment for towing. The threshold is 750 kilograms, not 500 kilograms.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 16: Driving on expressways

Hikari
Hikari
So if I'm towing something over 500 kilograms, I have to stick to the leftmost lane?
Yui
Yui
That's false — the actual threshold is 750 kilograms, not 500.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, I was off by quite a bit!
Yui
Yui
Easy mistake! Just remember 750 as the magic number for towing rules on expressways.

Source: Ch. 7 Expressway · Section (第2節 3 走行方法 (7)) · Rules of the Road, Ch.7 §2 (Driving on expressways) — Enter the main lane at sufficient speed after using the acceleration lane and signalling. Maintain the posted minimum speed and lane discipline. Do not stop or park on the main lane or shoulder except in emergencies; use hazard lights and emergency phones.

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