Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

When turning right at an intersection, a general moped must always make a right turn using the two-stage right turn method.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road specify that general mopeds must use the two-stage right turn method when there is a specific sign or at signalized intersections with three or more traffic lanes, but at intersections where there is a "small right turn method" sign or at other intersections, they must make a small right turn. There are exceptions where small right turns are permitted.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 6: Intersections and railroad crossings

Momoka
Momoka
Mopeds always do that wide two-stage right turn thing, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Not always — that's false. They only use the two-stage turn at certain signalized intersections or where there's a sign for it.
Momoka
Momoka
So sometimes they turn right the normal small way?
Hikari
Hikari
Yep! If there's a small right turn sign or it's a smaller intersection, stick to the regular method.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第３節 安全な運転の方法 ３ 右折するときの運転) · Rules of the Road, Ch.8 §3 (Safe riding methods) — Maintain proper seating, grip the tank with your knees, look ahead at the path you wish to take, and use both brakes evenly. When turning right at an intersection, slow down enough that you can complete the turn safely.

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