Ch. 9 · Passenger & Substitute

The driver of a passenger vehicle must, in all cases, open the passenger door before completing the stop.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that doors should be opened "after confirming the vehicle has stopped." There is no exception allowing doors to be opened before stopping; they must always be opened after the vehicle has stopped. This question presents the incorrect procedure of opening doors before stopping, so it is false.

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

Hikari

Wait, you're supposed to open the door right as you stop, aren't you?

Misaki

That's false. The rule says doors should be opened after confirming the vehicle has stopped — never before.

Hikari

Oh, so even a second early breaks the rule?

Misaki

Exactly. Stop first, confirm it's safe, then open. No exceptions.

Source: Ch. 9 Passenger & Substitute · Section (本文) · Rules of the Road, Ch.9 (Conduct of passenger-vehicle and substitute drivers) — Drivers of buses, taxis, hire cars, and substitute-driving vehicles must prioritize passenger safety, avoid sudden braking or acceleration, alert passengers before rough sections, and follow specific duties around departure, accidents, and at railroad crossings.

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