Ch. 5 · Driving Method

When passing near a stopped vehicle, you must be careful because a door may suddenly open or a person may dart out from behind the vehicle.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road require that when passing near a stopped vehicle, you be careful because a door may suddenly open or a person may dart out from behind the vehicle. Stopped vehicles are typical blind spots and require caution.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 3: Blind spots and driving

Hikari
Hikari
If a car's stopped, it's safe to pass quickly, right?
Misaki
Misaki
No, the statement is true—you must be careful. A door could swing open suddenly, or someone might dash out from behind the vehicle.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so stopped cars are actually blind spots?
Misaki
Misaki
Precisely. Treat every stopped vehicle as hiding a potential hazard and slow down.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第３節 歩行者の保護など) · 第５章第３節１（５）「止まつている車のそばを通るときは、急にドアが開いたり、車の陰から人が飛び出したりする場合があるので注意しましよう。」

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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.