Ch. 9 · Passenger & Substitute

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

[True / False · Easy]

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 curriculumStage 2 – Topic 14: Vehicle owner responsibilities and insurance

Hikari
Hikari
Can't they open the doors just before stopping to speed things up?
Misaki
Misaki
No. Drivers must wait until the vehicle is fully stopped before opening the doors, and they must close them securely before departing. That's correct.
Hikari
Hikari
I guess people could fall out if the bus is still moving…
Misaki
Misaki
Precisely. The timing is strictly defined to protect passengers getting on and off.

Source: Ch. 9 Passenger & Substitute · Section (本文) · 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。

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