Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

Although only 10 months have passed since obtaining my large motorcycle license, I have held my regular motorcycle license for 2 years, so I can ride a large motorcycle with a passenger.

[True / False · Medium]

Momoka

Wait, you only got your large motorcycle license ten months ago — doesn't that mean you can't take passengers yet?

Hikari

Actually, that's true and you can! Since you've held your regular motorcycle license for two years, that one-year waiting period is already covered.

Momoka

Oh, so it counts your regular license time, not just the large one?

Hikari

Exactly. The clock started ticking when you first got licensed for motorcycles, so you're good to go with a passenger.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第１節 二輪車の運転者の心得 ４ 二人乗りの禁止) · Rules of the Road, Ch.8 §1 (Rider's general conduct) / 4 — Do not ride two-up in the following cases. (2) When a person who has held a large motorcycle license for less than one year rides a large or ordinary motorcycle. However, two-up riding is allowed if the person has held an ordinary motorcycle license for at least one year.

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