# MenkyoQuest — Ch. 10 Accidents & Disaster (full chapter)

> Correct actions for traffic accidents, vehicle breakdowns, earthquakes, and disasters — first-aid response and driving under emergency declarations.

## Chapter metadata

- Number: Chapter 10
- Japanese title: 第10章 交通事故、故障、災害などのとき
- English subtitle: Emergency
- Total questions: 36
- Format split: 27 true/false + 9 multiple-choice
- Difficulty split: easy 11 / medium 18 / hard 7

## All questions

### 第１節 交通事故のとき

#### 第10章 _第１節 交_01 [T/F, easy]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 1 運転者などの義務(1) 事故の続発を防ぐため、他の交通の妨げにならないような安全な場所(路肩、空地など)に車を止め、エンジンを切る。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q001 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q001.txt))

#### 第10章 _第１節 交_02 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 1(2) むやみに負傷者を動かさない(特に頭部に傷を受けているときは動かさない)ようにする。ただし、後続事故のおそれがある場合は、早く負傷者を救出して安全な場所に移動させる。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q002 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q002.txt))

#### 第10章 _第１節 交_03 [T/F, easy]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 1(3) 事故が発生した場所、負傷者数や負傷の程度、物の損壊の程度、事故にあつた車の積載物などを警察官に報告し、指示を受ける。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q003 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q003.txt))

#### 第10章 _第１節 交_04 [T/F, hard]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 1(3)なお、緊急自動車、けが人や病人を運搬中の車や、乗合バスなどの運転者は、業務のために引き続きその車を運転する必要があるときは、他の乗務員に負傷者の救護や警察官への報告など必要な措置を行わせて、運転を続けることができる。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q004 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q004.txt))

#### 第10章 _第１節 交_05 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** If the injury is minor, you may omit reporting to a police officer.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 2 医師の診断を受けること 軽いけがでも、必ず警察官に届け、外傷がなくても頭部などに強い衝撃を受けたときは、医師の診断を受けましよう。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q005 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q005.txt))

#### 第10章 _第１節 交_06 [T/F, easy]

**Question:** Even without external injuries, if you have received a strong impact to the head or other areas, you should receive a medical examination.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 2 外傷がなくても頭部などに強い衝撃を受けたときは、医師の診断を受けましよう。後になつて後遺症が起きて困ることがあります。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q006 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q006.txt))

#### 第10章 _第１節 交_07 [T/F, easy]

**Question:** At the accident scene, gasoline may be spilled or cargo may contain hazardous materials, so you must not smoke or discard matches.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 3(3) 事故現場には、ガソリンが流れたり、積荷に危険物があつたりするので、たばこを吸つたり、マツチを捨てたりしないようにしましよう。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q007 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q007.txt))

#### 第10章 _第１節 交_08 [MC, medium]

**Question:** Which of the following is correct regarding first aid measures when there are injured persons?
**Options:**
  A. Do nothing and wait until a doctor or ambulance arrives
  B. Perform possible first aid measures such as stopping bleeding with gauze or a clean handkerchief
  C. Immediately move the injured person and carry them into the vehicle
  D. Do not touch them, as first aid should only be performed by medical professionals
**Correct:** B. Perform possible first aid measures such as stopping bleeding with gauze or a clean handkerchief
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 1(2) 負傷者がいる場合は、医師、救急車などが到着するまでの間、ガーゼや清潔なハンカチなどで止血するなど、可能な応急救護処置を行う。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q008 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q008.txt))

#### 第10章 _第１節 交_09 [MC, medium]

**Question:** Which of the following is the correct response when you witness a hit-and-run?
**Options:**
  A. Do nothing because it does not concern you
  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.
  C. Only rescue the injured person and do not report to the police
  D. Only record the vehicle's characteristics and go to the police station at a later date
**Correct:** 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.
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 3(2) ひき逃げを見かけたときは、負傷者を救護するとともに、その車のナンバー、車種、色など車の特徴を110番通報などで警察官に届け出ましよう。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q009 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q009.txt))

#### 第10章 _第１節 交_10 [MC, easy]

**Question:** Which organization provides consultation regarding traffic accidents?
**Options:**
  A. The fire department headquarters in each prefecture
  B. The Traffic Safety Activity Promotion Center in each prefecture
  C. The public health center in each prefecture
  D. The transport bureau in each prefecture
**Correct:** B. The Traffic Safety Activity Promotion Center in each prefecture
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 4 交通事故についての相談 各都道府県の交通安全活動推進センターは、交通事故についての相談に応じていますので、利用しましよう。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q010 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q010.txt))

### 第２節 故障などのとき

#### 第10章 _第２節 故_01 [T/F, easy]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** １ 車が故障したときや、燃料、冷却水などが切れたときは、他の交通の妨げにならない場所に駐車し、 速やかに修理又は補給の措置を採りましよう。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q011 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q011.txt))

#### 第10章 _第２節 故_02 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** When stopping unavoidably on an expressway, the vehicle must be parked on the road shoulder or in the median strip.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 高速道路でやむを得ず駐車する場合には、 他の車の走行の妨害にならないよう路肩又は路側帯に車を駐車させなければなりません。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q012 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q012.txt))

#### 第10章 _第２節 故_03 [T/F, easy]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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."
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ２ 夜間やむを得ず一般道路で駐車する場合には、 非常点滅表示灯などをつけるか、 停止表示器材を置くなど、 他の車に停止していることが分かるようにしなければなりません。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q013 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q013.txt))

#### 第10章 _第２節 故_04 [T/F, hard]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** This is incorrect. Section 4 specifies "a safe distance (within 5 meters)." The correct distance is within 5 meters, not 10 meters.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** やむを得ず一般車両でけん引するときは、 けん引する車と故障車の間に安全な間隔 (5メートル以内)を保ちながら丈夫なロープなどで確実につなぎ、ロープに白い布(30センチメートル平方以上)を付けなければなりません。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q014 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q014.txt))

#### 第10章 _第２節 故_05 [MC, medium]

**Question:** Regarding the obligation to place warning devices when stopping unavoidably on an expressway, which is correct?
**Options:**
  A. Warning devices must be placed only during the day
  B. Warning devices must be placed only at night
  C. Daytime or nighttime warning devices must be placed behind the vehicle according to the time of day
  D. There is no obligation to place warning devices
**Correct:** C. Daytime or nighttime warning devices must be placed behind the vehicle according to the time of day
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ３ 高速道路でやむを得ず駐車する場合には、 時間帯に応じて、 昼間用又は夜間用の停止表示器材を車の後方に置かなければなりません
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q015 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q015.txt))

#### 第10章 _第２節 故_06 [T/F, hard]

**Question:** The white cloth attached to the rope when towing must be at least 25 centimeters square.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ロープに白い布(30センチメートル平方以上)を付けなければなりません。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q016 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q016.txt))

#### 第10章 _第２節 故_07 [T/F, easy]

**Question:** Leaving a disabled vehicle on the road is extremely dangerous as it can cause rear-end collisions and other accidents.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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."
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ４ 道路に故障車両を放置することは、 追突事故などの原因となり非常に危険です。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q017 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q017.txt))

#### 第10章 _第２節 故_08 [MC, medium]

**Question:** When stopping unavoidably on an expressway at night, what must be turned on in addition to warning devices?
**Options:**
  A. Headlights only
  B. Hazard lights, parking lights, or tail lights
  C. Hazard lamps only
  D. Interior lights
**Correct:** B. Hazard lights, parking lights, or tail lights
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 夜間の場合、非常点滅表示灯、駐車灯又は尾灯を併せてつけなければなりません。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q018 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q018.txt))

#### 第10章 _第２節 故_09 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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").
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 昼間、一般道路で駐車する場合にも、停止表示器材を置いたり、トランクをあけたりして駐車していることを表示するようにしましよう。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q019 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q019.txt))

#### 第10章 _第２節 故_10 [MC, hard]

**Question:** Regarding the handling of a disabled vehicle, which is the correct procedure?
**Options:**
  A. After completing initial measures such as placing warning devices, monitor the situation for several hours
  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
  C. Call JAF immediately without taking initial measures
  D. It is acceptable to leave the disabled vehicle until the next day
**Correct:** 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
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** 停止表示器材を置くなど、一次措置を終えるとすぐに、近くの電話などでJAF(日本自動車連盟)や修理業者などの車を呼んで、 速やかに道路外へ移動させるようにしましよう。
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q020 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q020.txt))

### 第３節 災害などのとき

#### 第10章 _第３節 災_01 [T/F, easy]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** １ 地震災害に関する警戒宣言が発せられたとき（１）ア
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q021 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q021.txt))

#### 第10章 _第３節 災_02 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** When evacuating after a major earthquake and leaving your vehicle, you must take the engine key with you and securely lock the doors.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ３ 大地震が発生したとき（１）エ
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#### 第10章 _第３節 災_03 [T/F, easy]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ２ 緊急地震速報が発表されたとき
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q023 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q023.txt))

#### 第10章 _第３節 災_04 [T/F, hard]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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."
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ２ 緊急地震速報が発表されたとき
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q024 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q024.txt))

#### 第10章 _第３節 災_05 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** １ 地震災害に関する警戒宣言が発せられたとき（２）
**Individual page:** https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q025 ([plain text](https://www.menkyoquest.com/en/q/ch10_q025.txt))

#### 第10章 _第３節 災_06 [T/F, easy]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ３ 大地震が発生したとき（１）ア
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#### 第10章 _第３節 災_07 [T/F, hard]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** １ 地震災害に関する警戒宣言が発せられたとき
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#### 第10章 _第３節 災_08 [MC, medium]

**Question:** 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?
**Options:**
  A. When traffic restrictions are enforced for a designated section of road, promptly move the vehicle to a location outside the restricted section.
  B. When traffic restrictions are enforced for a designated area, promptly move the vehicle to a location off the road.
  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.
  D. When instructed by a police officer, move or park the vehicle according to the instruction.
**Correct:** 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.
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ４ 災害が発生したときなどに災害対策基本法による交通の規制が行われたときなど（２）
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#### 第10章 _第３節 災_09 [MC, medium]

**Question:** 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?
**Options:**
  A. Road damage
  B. Traffic light malfunctions
  C. Obstacles on the road
  D. Operational status of gas stations
**Correct:** D. Operational status of gas stations
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ３ 大地震が発生したとき（１）ウ
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#### 第10章 _第３節 災_10 [MC, hard]

**Question:** 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?
**Options:**
  A. Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and fire officials
  B. Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and volunteer firefighters
  C. Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and Japan Coast Guard officers
  D. Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and municipal mayors
**Correct:** A. Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in disaster relief operations and fire officials
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** ４ 災害が発生したときなどに災害対策基本法による交通の規制が行われたときなど
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### 第1節 交通事故のとき

#### ch10_trap_01 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** Rules of the Road, Ch.10 §1 (Traffic accidents) — Stop immediately and prevent further danger; assist the injured (do not move head-injured victims unless there is risk of further accident); report to police; exchange contact info; remain at the scene until released.
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#### ch10_trap_02 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** Rules of the Road, Ch.10 §1 (Traffic accidents) — Stop immediately and prevent further danger; assist the injured (do not move head-injured victims unless there is risk of further accident); report to police; exchange contact info; remain at the scene until released.
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### 第2節 故障などのとき

#### ch10_trap_03 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** Rules of the Road, Ch.10 §2 (Breakdowns) — Move the vehicle to a safe location off the roadway if possible, switch on hazard lamps, place a warning triangle, and signal to following vehicles. On expressways, also use emergency phones and stay outside the guard rail.
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### 第3節 災害などのとき

#### ch10_trap_04 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** True
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** Rules of the Road, Ch.10 §3 (Disasters) — Under a disaster-emergency-alert (警戒宣言) or when an earthquake strikes while driving, follow special rules: slow down, stop to the left, listen to the radio, leave keys in the vehicle, and evacuate on foot.
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#### ch10_trap_05 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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.
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** Rules of the Road, Ch.10 §3 (Disasters) — Under a disaster-emergency-alert (警戒宣言) or when an earthquake strikes while driving, follow special rules: slow down, stop to the left, listen to the radio, leave keys in the vehicle, and evacuate on foot.
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### 第2節 故障などのとき

#### ch10_trap_06 [T/F, medium]

**Question:** 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.
**Correct:** False
**Explanation:** 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."
**Driving school curriculum:** Stage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents
**Source:** Rules of the Road, Ch.10 §2 (Breakdowns) — Move the vehicle to a safe location off the roadway if possible, switch on hazard lamps, place a warning triangle, and signal to following vehicles. On expressways, also use emergency phones and stay outside the guard rail.
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