Ch. 5 · 第２節 自動車の通行するところ
On slopes, because starting on an uphill is difficult, the principle is that the descending vehicle yields to the ascending vehicle when passing each other.
[True / False · Easy]
Answer: True
Explanation
The Rules of the Road state that on slopes, because starting on an uphill is difficult, the descending vehicle yields to the ascending vehicle. This is to avoid collisions or backward rolling caused by failed starts on uphill slopes, and is a fundamental rule for passing on slopes.
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 12: Passing oncoming vehicles
Source: Ch. 5 · Section (第２節 自動車の通行するところ) · 坂道では、上り坂での発進がむずかしいため、下りの車が、上りの車に道を譲りましよう。
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