Ch. 10 Accidents & Disaster — Practice

Question 1

When a traffic accident occurs, you must move your vehicle to a safe location that will not obstruct other traffic and turn off the engine.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 10, Section 1, 1(1) clearly states: "To prevent subsequent accidents, move the vehicle to a safe location (such as the road shoulder or vacant area) that will not obstruct other traffic, and turn off the engine." This is a basic measure to prevent subsequent accidents.

Question 2

If there are injured persons and they have received head injuries, you must never move them, even if there is a risk of a subsequent accident.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road 1(2) states "especially when the head is injured, do not move the person," but it sets an exception: "However, if there is a risk of a subsequent accident, quickly rescue the injured person and move them to a safe place." When there is a risk of a subsequent accident, moving the person to a safe place is permitted as an exception.

Question 3

When a traffic accident occurs, you must report to a police officer the location of the accident, the number of injured persons, the severity of injuries, and other details.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road 1(3) clearly states: "Report to a police officer the location of the accident, the number of injured persons, the severity of injuries, the extent of property damage, the cargo of the vehicles involved in the accident, etc., and receive instructions." Reporting to a police officer is the driver's duty.

Question 4

The driver of an emergency vehicle may omit measures to rescue injured persons and continue driving even without other crew members present, if it is necessary to continue driving for duty purposes.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

According to the note in the Rules of the Road 1(3), the driver of an emergency vehicle may continue driving only "if other crew members are made to carry out necessary measures such as rescuing the injured and reporting to a police officer." Without other crew members present, the driver cannot continue driving.

Question 5

If the injury is minor, you may omit reporting to a police officer.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road 2 clearly states: "Even for minor injuries, you must report to a police officer." Reporting to a police officer is mandatory even for minor injuries and cannot be omitted. This is an important duty because aftereffects may develop later.

Question 6

Even without external injuries, if you have received a strong impact to the head or other areas, you should receive a medical examination.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road 2 clearly states: "Even without external injuries, if you have received a strong impact to the head or other areas, you should receive a medical examination. Aftereffects may develop later and cause problems." A medical examination is recommended regardless of whether there are external injuries.

Question 7

At the accident scene, gasoline may be spilled or cargo may contain hazardous materials, so you must not smoke or discard matches.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road 3(3) clearly states: "At the accident scene, gasoline may be spilled or cargo may contain hazardous materials, so do not smoke or discard matches." This is an important precaution to prevent fires.

Question 8

Which of the following is correct regarding first aid measures when there are injured persons?

Accepted Answer

B: Perform possible first aid measures such as stopping bleeding with gauze or a clean handkerchief

The Rules of the Road 1(2) clearly states: "Until a doctor, ambulance, etc. arrives, perform possible first aid measures such as stopping bleeding with gauze or a clean handkerchief." Drivers and crew members are obligated to perform first aid to the extent possible.

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Do nothing and wait until a doctor or ambulance arrives

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Perform possible first aid measures such as stopping bleeding with gauze or a clean handkerchief

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Immediately move the injured person and carry them into the vehicle

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Do not touch them, as first aid should only be performed by medical professionals

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct response when you witness a hit-and-run?

Accepted Answer

B: Rescue the injured person and report the vehicle's license plate number, model, color, and other characteristics to a police officer by calling 110, etc.

The Rules of the Road 3(2) clearly states: "When you witness a hit-and-run, rescue the injured person and report the vehicle's license plate number, model, color, and other characteristics to a police officer by calling 110, etc." Both rescuing the injured person and reporting to the police are necessary.

Answer

Do nothing because it does not concern you

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Rescue the injured person and report the vehicle's license plate number, model, color, and other characteristics to a police officer by calling 110, etc.

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Only rescue the injured person and do not report to the police

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Only record the vehicle's characteristics and go to the police station at a later date

Question 10

Which organization provides consultation regarding traffic accidents?

Accepted Answer

B: The Traffic Safety Activity Promotion Center in each prefecture

The Rules of the Road 4 clearly states: "The Traffic Safety Activity Promotion Center in each prefecture provides consultation regarding traffic accidents, so please use it." The Traffic Safety Activity Promotion Center is established as a consultation service for traffic accidents.

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The fire department headquarters in each prefecture

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The Traffic Safety Activity Promotion Center in each prefecture

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The public health center in each prefecture

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The transport bureau in each prefecture

Question 11

When a vehicle breaks down, it must be parked in a location that does not obstruct other traffic, and the driver must promptly take measures to repair or refuel the vehicle.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

Section 1 only recommends ("let's park where it does not obstruct other traffic and promptly take measures to repair or refuel"); it is not an obligation ("must"). Therefore this statement is incorrect.

Question 12

When stopping unavoidably on an expressway, the vehicle must be parked on the road shoulder or in the median strip.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

This is incorrect. Section 1 specifies that the vehicle "must be parked on the road shoulder or roadside zone." The correct term is roadside zone, not median strip.

Question 13

When stopping unavoidably on an ordinary road at night, the driver must turn on the hazard lights or place warning devices so that other vehicles can recognize the stopped vehicle.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

This is correct because Section 2 clearly states: "When stopping unavoidably on an ordinary road at night, turn on the hazard lights or place warning devices so that other vehicles can recognize the stopped vehicle."

Question 14

When towing unavoidably with an ordinary vehicle, the towing vehicle and the disabled vehicle must maintain a safe distance of within 10 meters, and a white cloth must be attached to the rope.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

This is incorrect. Section 4 specifies "a safe distance (within 5 meters)." The correct distance is within 5 meters, not 10 meters.

Question 15

Regarding the obligation to place warning devices when stopping unavoidably on an expressway, which is correct?

Accepted Answer

C: Daytime or nighttime warning devices must be placed behind the vehicle according to the time of day

Section 3 clearly states: "When stopping unavoidably on an expressway, daytime or nighttime warning devices must be placed behind the vehicle according to the time of day." The placement of warning devices appropriate to the time of day is required regardless of whether it is day or night.

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Warning devices must be placed only during the day

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Warning devices must be placed only at night

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Daytime or nighttime warning devices must be placed behind the vehicle according to the time of day

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There is no obligation to place warning devices

Question 16

The white cloth attached to the rope when towing must be at least 25 centimeters square.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

This is incorrect. Section 4 specifies "a white cloth (at least 30 centimeters square) must be attached to the rope." The correct size is at least 30 centimeters square, not 25 centimeters square.

Question 17

Leaving a disabled vehicle on the road is extremely dangerous as it can cause rear-end collisions and other accidents.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

This is correct because Section 4 clearly states: "Leaving a disabled vehicle on the road is extremely dangerous as it can cause rear-end collisions and other accidents."

Question 18

When stopping unavoidably on an expressway at night, what must be turned on in addition to warning devices?

Accepted Answer

B: Hazard lights, parking lights, or tail lights

Section 3 clearly states: "At night, hazard lights, parking lights, or tail lights must also be turned on." In addition to warning devices, these lights are required to be turned on.

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Headlights only

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Hazard lights, parking lights, or tail lights

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Hazard lamps only

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Interior lights

Question 19

When parking on an ordinary road during the day, warning devices must be placed or the trunk must be opened to indicate that the vehicle is parked.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

This is incorrect. Section 2 states: "When parking on an ordinary road during the day, it is advisable to place warning devices or open the trunk to indicate that the vehicle is parked." This is a recommendation ("it is advisable"), not a requirement ("must").

Question 20

Regarding the handling of a disabled vehicle, which is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

B: As soon as initial measures such as placing warning devices are completed, call JAF or a repair service and move the vehicle off the road promptly

Section 4 clearly states: "As soon as initial measures such as placing warning devices are completed, immediately call JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) or a repair service using a nearby phone, and move the vehicle off the road promptly." After taking initial measures, calling a specialist and moving the vehicle immediately is required.

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After completing initial measures such as placing warning devices, monitor the situation for several hours

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As soon as initial measures such as placing warning devices are completed, call JAF or a repair service and move the vehicle off the road promptly

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Call JAF immediately without taking initial measures

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It is acceptable to leave the disabled vehicle until the next day

Question 21

When an earthquake warning declaration is issued, if you are driving a vehicle in the designated reinforced area, you should drive at low speed without panicking and continue to listen to earthquake information and traffic information on your car radio.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, under "1. When an Earthquake Disaster Warning Declaration is Issued" (1) A, clearly states that when you become aware that a warning declaration has been issued, you should prepare for the earthquake by driving at low speed without panicking, while continuing to listen to earthquake information and traffic information on your car radio, and act according to that information.

Question 22

When evacuating after a major earthquake and leaving your vehicle, you must take the engine key with you and securely lock the doors.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, under "3. When a Major Earthquake Occurs" (1) D, specifies that the engine key should be left in the ignition or placed in an easily visible location inside the vehicle such as the driver's seat, and the doors should not be locked. This is to allow emergency vehicles to move the vehicle as needed.

Question 23

When an Earthquake Early Warning is issued, the driver should turn on the hazard lights to alert surrounding vehicles according to the surrounding conditions, then avoid sudden braking and gradually reduce speed.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, under "2. When an Earthquake Early Warning is Issued," clearly states that when a driver becomes aware that an Earthquake Early Warning has been issued while driving, the driver should, according to the surrounding conditions and without panicking, turn on the hazard lights to alert surrounding vehicles, then avoid sudden braking and gradually reduce speed.

Question 24

An Earthquake Early Warning is issued for areas where seismic intensity of 4 or higher is predicted when the expected magnitude of earthquake motion is approximately seismic intensity 4 or higher.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, under "2. When an Earthquake Early Warning is Issued," states that an Earthquake Early Warning is issued for areas where seismic intensity of 4 or higher is predicted when the expected magnitude of earthquake motion is approximately seismic intensity 5-lower or higher. The question states "seismic intensity 4 or higher," but the correct threshold is "seismic intensity 5-lower or higher."

Question 25

Even when an earthquake warning declaration is issued, you may use a vehicle to evacuate if it is for the purpose of escaping from a tsunami.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, under "1. When an Earthquake Disaster Warning Declaration is Issued" (2), specifies that when a warning declaration is issued while you are not driving, you should not use a vehicle for evacuation except when unavoidable for escaping from a tsunami. Tsunami evacuation is recognized as an exception.

Question 26

When a major earthquake occurs while you are driving, you should stop your vehicle on the left side of the road by the safest method possible, avoiding sudden steering and sudden braking.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, under "3. When a Major Earthquake Occurs" (1) A, clearly states that when a major earthquake occurs while driving, you should stop your vehicle on the left side of the road by the safest method possible, avoiding sudden steering and sudden braking.

Question 27

Currently, the entire area of Shizuoka Prefecture and parts of nine prefectures—Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Yamanashi, Nagano, Gifu, Aichi, and Mie—are designated as reinforced areas for the Tokai earthquake.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, under "1. When an Earthquake Disaster Warning Declaration is Issued," states that currently, the entire area of Shizuoka Prefecture and parts of seven prefectures—Tokyo, Kanagawa, Yamanashi, Nagano, Gifu, Aichi, and Mie—are designated for the Tokai earthquake. The question includes Chiba and Saitama, which is incorrect.

Question 28

When traffic restrictions are enforced under the Disaster Countermeasures Basic Act, which of the following measures that drivers of regular vehicles should take within the restricted zone is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

C: When prompt movement is difficult, park the vehicle along the right edge of the road in a manner that does not obstruct the passage of emergency vehicles.

The Rules of the Road, under "4. When Traffic Restrictions Are Enforced Under the Disaster Countermeasures Basic Act or Similar Situations" (2), specifies that when prompt movement is difficult, the vehicle should be parked as close as possible along the left edge of the road. Option 3 states "right edge," which is incorrect.

Answer

When traffic restrictions are enforced for a designated section of road, promptly move the vehicle to a location outside the restricted section.

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When traffic restrictions are enforced for a designated area, promptly move the vehicle to a location off the road.

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When prompt movement is difficult, park the vehicle along the right edge of the road in a manner that does not obstruct the passage of emergency vehicles.

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When instructed by a police officer, move or park the vehicle according to the instruction.

Question 29

Which of the following items that should be given attention when continuing to drive after a major earthquake is NOT described in the Rules of the Road?

Accepted Answer

D: Operational status of gas stations

Rules of the Road Ch.10 "When a major earthquake occurs" lists three things to watch when continuing to drive: road damage, traffic-signal failure, and obstacles on the road. Option 4, "operational status of gas stations," is NOT listed in the text, so it is the correct pick for "what is NOT described." Memory hook: in earthquake driving, focus on the physical state of infrastructure (road / signal / obstacle), not service availability.

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Road damage

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Traffic light malfunctions

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Obstacles on the road

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Operational status of gas stations

Question 30

Only when a police officer is not present at the scene, which of the following persons is described in the Rules of the Road as being authorized to perform duties such as police officer orders when a vehicle is obstructing the passage of emergency vehicles in a restricted zone?

Accepted Answer

A: Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and fire officials

The Rules of the Road, in the final paragraph of "4. When Traffic Restrictions Are Enforced Under the Disaster Countermeasures Basic Act or Similar Situations," clearly states that the duties of police officer orders may be performed by Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and fire officials, but only when a police officer is not present at the scene.

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Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and fire officials

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Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and volunteer firefighters

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Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and Japan Coast Guard officers

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Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and municipal mayors

Question 31

When there are injured people in a traffic accident, an injured person with head injuries must never be moved, regardless of whether there is a risk of subsequent accidents.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road state that when someone has head injuries, you should avoid moving them, but there is an exception: if there is a risk of subsequent accidents, you should quickly rescue the injured person and move them to a safe location.

Question 32

The driver of an emergency vehicle must, in all cases, personally provide aid to the injured and report to the police when an accident occurs.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road state that when the driver of an emergency vehicle needs to continue driving for official duties, they may have another crew member perform necessary measures such as aiding the injured and reporting to the police, and continue driving.

Question 33

It was nighttime and traffic was light, so when parking due to a breakdown on a regular road, I parked without using the hazard lights or a breakdown warning device.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road state that when you must park on a regular road at night, you must turn on the hazard lights or place a breakdown warning device to make it clear to other vehicles that you are stopped. The amount of traffic is not relevant.

Question 34

I was in a hurry to escape from a tsunami, so I used a vehicle to evacuate within a reinforced area while an alert declaration was in effect.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road state that when you are not driving when an alert declaration is issued, you should not use a vehicle for evacuation, but an exception is allowed when it is unavoidable to evacuate from a tsunami.

Question 35

When a major earthquake occurred and I had to evacuate on foot, I was concerned about theft, so I parked on the road, locked the doors, removed the engine key, and took it with me.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road state that when evacuating on foot during a major earthquake, you must leave the engine key in the vehicle or place it in an easily visible location inside, close the windows, and leave the doors unlocked. This is to avoid hindering emergency disaster response operations.

Question 36

When parking unavoidably on an expressway, you may place a breakdown warning device behind the vehicle at night and turn on the hazard lights, parking lights, or tail lights.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road state that you "must turn them on" as a legal obligation. It is not expressed as permission or an option using "may," but as a mandatory requirement. The correct expression is "must turn them on."

Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster — Practice

Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster

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