Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

What is the correct method when a large motorcycle or ordinary motorcycle intends to turn right on a wide road?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: C: Move gradually into the right-turn lane well in advance

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that "move gradually into the right-turn lane well in advance. Moving suddenly from the left lane to the right lane is extremely dangerous." Making lane changes gradually with ample time is the basis of safe driving.

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

Momoka
Momoka
I can just move over to the right lane right before the turn, can't I?
Hikari
Hikari
That's way too dangerous — you need to move gradually into the right-turn lane well in advance. Sudden lane changes cause crashes.
Momoka
Momoka
So the key is doing it early and smoothly?
Hikari
Hikari
Exactly. Give yourself time and space — gradual is always safer than sudden.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第３節 安全な運転の方法) · 十分手前のところから徐々に右折の車線に移るようにしましよう。急に左側の車線から右側の車線に移動すると極めて危険です。

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