Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

Regarding driving aptitude, which of the following is correct in light of the intent of the Rules of the Road?

[Multiple choice · Hard]

• A.Being aware of your driving aptitude and making an effort to drive in a way that compensates for weaknesses and habits is important for safe driving.✓
• B.A driving aptitude test is a test of driving skills, so if the results do not meet the standard, you must not drive.
• C.Driving aptitude is something you are born with, so it cannot be compensated for through effort or attention.
• D.A personality tendency to become irritated while driving is merely an emotional issue and does not affect driving aptitude.

Hikari

Isn't the aptitude test basically a pass-fail thing for your driving skills?

Misaki

That's a common misunderstanding. The correct answer is the option about being aware of your aptitude and compensating for weaknesses and habits—the Rules of the Road say being aware of your aptitude is important for safe driving. The other options aren't in the Rules and don't fit that idea.

Hikari

Oh, so it's not about judging you—it's about helping you get better?

Misaki

Exactly. Know your own weaknesses and habits, then drive in a way that makes up for them—it's something you actively work on.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第５節 安全運転に必要な知識など) · 第４章第５節４「運転についての適性を自覚することは、安全な運転のために大切なことです。」

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