Ch. 9 · Passenger & Substitute

When leaving the vehicle on a slope, passengers must be asked to disembark, but when passing through a dangerous location, passengers may remain in the vehicle.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Chapter 9, Section 1(2)(c) of the Rules of the Road specifies: "When leaving the vehicle on a slope or when passing through a dangerous location, passengers must disembark." Passengers must disembark in both situations—when leaving the vehicle on a slope and when passing through a dangerous location.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 14: Vehicle owner responsibilities and insurance

Hikari
Hikari
So passengers get off on a slope, but they can stay in the vehicle through dangerous spots, right?
Misaki
Misaki
That's false. Passengers must disembark in both situations — when leaving the vehicle on a slope and when passing through a dangerous location.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, both times? I thought dangerous spots would be quick enough to just drive through.
Misaki
Misaki
The law treats both as serious risks. When in doubt, passengers out — that's the rule.

Source: Ch. 9 Passenger & Substitute · Section (本文) · 1(2)ウ 坂道で車から離れるときや危険な場所を通過するときは、旅客を降ろすこと。

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