Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

When towing a vehicle with a gross weight of 750 kilograms or less, or when towing a broken-down vehicle with a rope, crane, or similar means, a towing license is not required.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that when towing a vehicle with a gross weight of 750 kilograms or less, or when towing a broken-down vehicle with a rope, crane, or similar means, a towing license is not required.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 12: Towing

Hikari

Wait, I thought you always need a towing license though?

Misaki

This statement is true. Light trailers under 750 kg and emergency towing with a rope don't require the license.

Hikari

So if my friend's car breaks down, I can help without extra paperwork?

Misaki

Correct — as long as you're using a rope or crane. It's an important exception to remember.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第２節運転免許の仕組み) · 第４章第２節３「車の総重量（人や荷物をのせた状態での車全体の重さ）が750キログラム以下の車をけん引するときや故障車をロープ、クレーンなどでけん引するときは、けん引免許はいりません。」

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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.