Ch. 5 · 第２節 自動車の通行するところ
Which of the following is correct regarding passing on slopes or roads with cliffs?
[Multiple choice · Hard]
- A.Because starting on an uphill is difficult, the principle when passing is that the ascending vehicle yields to the descending vehicle.
- B.On a road where one side has a cliff with a risk of falling, if safe passing is not possible, the vehicle on the side opposite the cliff must come to a complete stop and yield.
- C.On a slope, if there is a turnout nearby, even the ascending vehicle should enter the turnout and wait.✓
- D.When passing on mountain roads, the shoulder is not prone to collapse, so you may pull over all the way to the edge of the shoulder.
Answer: C: On a slope, if there is a turnout nearby, even the ascending vehicle should enter the turnout and wait.
Explanation
The Rules of the Road state that on slopes, the principle is that the descending vehicle yields to the ascending vehicle, but if there is a turnout nearby, even the ascending vehicle should enter the turnout and wait. The other options are incorrect because the vehicle on the cliff side must yield, and on mountain roads you should not pull over too close to the shoulder.
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) · 近くに待避所があるときは、上りの車でも、その待避所に入つて待ちましよう。
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