Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

When operating a motorcycle, you must not wear footwear that interferes with driving, such as geta or sandals.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that "you must not wear footwear that interferes with driving, such as geta or sandals." Inappropriate footwear prevents you from operating the brake and shifting gears reliably, which is dangerous.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 9: Safety checks, signals, and horn use

Momoka
Momoka
Sandals seem fine for a quick ride, don't they?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually, that's true — you can't wear sandals or geta. They mess with braking and shifting.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh wow, I didn't realize footwear mattered that much!
Hikari
Hikari
Your feet control the bike. Proper shoes keep you safe and in control.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第３節 安全な運転の方法) · また、げたやサンダルなど運転の妨げになる履物を履いて運転してはいけません。

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.