# MenkyoQuest — Question ch9_q004

Chapter: Ch. 9 Passenger & Substitute
Section: 本文
Type: True/False
Difficulty: easy

## Question
Drivers of passenger vehicles must open the boarding doors after confirming the vehicle has stopped, and must close them securely before departing.

## Correct answer
True

## Explanation
Chapter 9, Section 1(2)(f) of the Rules of the Road states: "Open the boarding doors after confirming the vehicle has stopped, and close them securely before departing." To ensure passenger safety, the timing of stopping and opening/closing doors is strictly defined.

## Driving school curriculum
Stage 2 – Topic 14: Vehicle owner responsibilities and insurance

## Source passage (Rules of the Road)
1(2)カ 乗降口のドアは、停車を確認したあとで開き、また確実に閉めてから発車すること。

## Tags
旅客自動車, 乗降口, ドア, 停車確認

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Source basis: National Police Agency's official Rules of the Road manual (Public Domain under Article 13 §2 of Japan's Copyright Act).
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