Ch. 9 · Passenger & Substitute

What items must a driver who has taken over duties inspect?

[Multiple choice · Hard]

A.Tire air pressure and engine oil level
B.Function of the steering wheel, brakes, and other components✓
C.Remaining fuel level and interior cleanliness
D.Light operation and wiper function

Answer: B: Function of the steering wheel, brakes, and other components

Explanation

Chapter 9, Section 1(2)(e) of the Rules of the Road specifies: "Drivers who have taken over duties must inspect the function of the steering wheel, brakes, and other components." In addition to receiving a handoff regarding road and vehicle conditions, inspection of functions directly related to driving is required.

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

Hikari

So I should check the fuel and make sure the interior's clean before I take over, right?

Misaki

Not quite. The correct answer is inspecting the function of the steering wheel, brakes, and other components.

Hikari

Oh, so it's more about the driving systems than comfort stuff?

Misaki

Exactly. Focus on what directly affects control and safety—steering, brakes, the essentials.

Source: Ch. 9 Passenger & Substitute · Section (本文) · 1(2)オ業務を交代するときは、道路や車の状況について申し継ぎをすること。申し継ぎを受けた運転者は、ハンドル、ブレーキなどの機能について点検すること。

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.