Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility — Practice

Question 1

You may ride a specified small motorized bicycle after drinking alcohol or when extremely fatigued, as long as you ride carefully.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 1(1) clearly prohibits riding "when you have consumed alcohol or are extremely fatigued." Riding is not permitted even with caution.

Question 2

You must not lend a specified small motorized bicycle to anyone under 18 years old.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 1(4) states "you must not lend a specified small motorized bicycle to anyone under 16 years old." The prohibition applies to those under 16, not under 18.

Question 3

When riding a specified small motorized bicycle, you must not carry a passenger.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 1(3) clearly prohibits carrying passengers. Riding two-up on a specified small motorized bicycle is not permitted.

Question 4

When riding a specified small motorized bicycle, you must make an effort to wear a helmet.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

Wearing a helmet on a specified small motorized bicycle is a best-effort obligation (努力義務) under the Road Traffic Act. The statement's wording "must make an effort to wear a helmet" is therefore correct.

Question 5

For specified small motorized bicycles, enrolling in compulsory automobile liability insurance is desirable but not mandatory.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 1(11) states "you must enroll a specified small motorized bicycle in compulsory automobile liability insurance (jibaiseki hoken) or liability mutual aid." Enrollment is mandatory.

Question 6

The standards for a specified small motorized bicycle are that the body length must not exceed 180 centimeters and the width must not exceed 60 centimeters.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 2(1) states "the length must not exceed 190 centimeters and the width must not exceed 60 centimeters." The length standard is 190 centimeters, not 180 centimeters.

Question 7

One of the standards for a specified small motorized bicycle is that it must be unable to exceed a speed of 20 kilometers per hour.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 2(3) clearly states "it must be unable to exceed a speed of 20 kilometers per hour." This is one of the standards for specified small motorized bicycles.

Question 8

Which is the correct stopping method for a specified small motorized bicycle?

Accepted Answer

B: After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the rear brake first, and stop at the left edge of the road

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 4(4) states "after confirming safety, give a stopping signal early, apply the rear brake gently first to sufficiently reduce speed, stop along the left edge of the road, and dismount on the left side."

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After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the front brake first, and stop at the right edge of the road

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After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the rear brake first, and stop at the left edge of the road

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No stopping signal is needed; apply the front and rear brakes simultaneously and stop at the left edge of the road

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Give a stopping signal, apply the front brake hard to stop suddenly, and pull over to the left edge of the road

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT listed in the Rules of the Road as an inspection item for specified small motorized bicycles?

Accepted Answer

C: Is the engine oil level appropriate?

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 3 lists inspections for brakes, wheels, tire pressure, handlebars, and lights. However, because specified small motorized bicycles use electric motors, engine oil inspection is not included.

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Is the brake play and effectiveness sufficient?

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Is the tire pressure appropriate?

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Is the engine oil level appropriate?

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Do all lights function properly?

Question 10

Which statement about operating a specified small motorized bicycle is correct?

Accepted Answer

C: When making a right or left turn, you must signal as early as possible

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 4(2) states "when making a right or left turn, signal as early as possible." Note that securing an umbrella may also be dangerous in some cases, one-handed riding is prohibited, and when starting you must check both behind and ahead.

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Holding an umbrella while riding is prohibited, but securing it to the specified small motorized bicycle is always acceptable

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One-handed riding is permitted for short periods

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When making a right or left turn, you must signal as early as possible

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When starting, checking left and right is sufficient; checking behind is not necessary

Question 11

When riding a bicycle, even if you have been drinking alcohol or are extremely tired, you may ride as long as you are careful.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 1(1) clearly states: "Do not ride when you have been drinking alcohol or are extremely tired." You must not ride even if you pay careful attention while riding.

Question 12

A bicycle's brakes are acceptable if they can stop the bicycle within 5 meters after applying the brakes at a speed of 10 km/h.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 2(6) states: "Both front and rear brakes must work well (can the bicycle stop within 3 meters after applying the brakes at a speed of 10 km/h?)." The correct distance is within 3 meters, not 5 meters.

Question 13

Even in areas with light traffic, except when carrying a young child in a child seat, riding two people on a bicycle is dangerous and should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 1(4) clearly states: "Even in areas with light traffic, riding two people on a bicycle is dangerous, so do not do it. However, carrying a young child in a child seat is an exception." The question matches this content.

Question 14

Which of the following is a correct requirement for an ordinary bicycle?

Accepted Answer

B: The length must not exceed 190 centimeters and the width must not exceed 60 centimeters

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 3(2) clearly states: "The length must not exceed 190 centimeters and the width must not exceed 60 centimeters." The correct dimensions are length 190 cm and width 60 cm.

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The length must not exceed 180 centimeters and the width must not exceed 60 centimeters

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The length must not exceed 190 centimeters and the width must not exceed 60 centimeters

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The length must not exceed 190 centimeters and the width must not exceed 70 centimeters

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The length must not exceed 200 centimeters and the width must not exceed 60 centimeters

Question 15

The standard for checking a bicycle's headlight is whether it clearly illuminates 5 meters ahead.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 2(8) states: "The headlight must be bright (can it clearly illuminate 10 meters ahead?)." The correct standard is 10 meters ahead, not 5 meters.

Question 16

When riding a bicycle, you should wear a bicycle helmet, use one with a safety mark such as the SG mark, and wear it properly by securely fastening the chin strap.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 1(8) states: "When riding a bicycle, wear a bicycle helmet. Make an effort to use a helmet with a safety mark such as the SG mark, and wear it properly by securely fastening the chin strap." The question matches this content.

Question 17

Which of the following is the proper procedure for stopping a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

B: After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the rear brake, stop along the left edge of the road, and dismount on the left side

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 4(5) states: "When stopping, after confirming safety, give a stopping signal early, first gently apply the rear brake to sufficiently reduce speed, stop along the left edge of the road, and dismount on the left side."

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After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the front brake, and stop along the right edge of the road

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After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the rear brake, stop along the left edge of the road, and dismount on the left side

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After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the front brake, stop along the left edge of the road, and dismount on the right side

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After confirming safety, give a stopping signal, apply the rear brake, stop along the right edge of the road, and dismount on the right side

Question 18

Riding a bicycle while holding an umbrella or carrying objects in your hand or on the handlebars, or riding while leading animals such as dogs, is dangerous.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 1(5) clearly states: "Do not ride while holding an umbrella or carrying objects in your hand or on the handlebars. Riding a bicycle while leading animals such as dogs is also dangerous." The question matches this content.

Question 19

An ordinary bicycle is a bicycle with three or fewer wheels that does not exceed 190 centimeters in length and 60 centimeters in width, has no sidecar, has one riding position, has brakes that can be easily operated while riding, has no sharp protrusions, and is not towing another vehicle.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 3(1) states: "It must be a bicycle with four or fewer wheels." The question states "three or fewer wheels," but the correct requirement is "four or fewer wheels." All other requirements are correctly stated.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about bicycle traffic accidents is correct?

Accepted Answer

B: Even in bicycle traffic accidents, riders may face substantial liability for damages, so obtain insurance to cover damages

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 2, 1(11) clearly states: "Even in bicycle traffic accidents, bicycle riders may face substantial liability for damages, so make sure to obtain insurance to cover damages incurred."

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Because bicycles are light vehicles, riders are not subject to liability for damages

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Even in bicycle traffic accidents, riders may face substantial liability for damages, so obtain insurance to cover damages

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Because bicycle traffic accidents result in minor damage, there is no need to obtain insurance

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Because many bicycle riders are minors, they do not bear liability for damages

Question 21

As a rule, specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles must travel on the roadway on roads where the sidewalk and roadway are separated.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 3, 1(1) clearly states: "As a rule, specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles must travel on the roadway on roads where the sidewalk and roadway are separated." This is the basic rule.

Question 22

Specified small motorized bicycles (tokureigata) can travel in roadside strips marked with double white lines.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road 1(3) stipulates: "Specified small motorized bicycles (tokureigata) and bicycles may travel in roadside strips provided on the left side of the road from the center. However, they may not travel where they would significantly obstruct pedestrian traffic or where double white lines are marked."

Question 23

Which of the following is correct as a case when an ordinary bicycle may travel on the sidewalk?

Accepted Answer

C: When a child under 13 years old is operating it

The Rules of the Road 1(5)(i) specifies that sidewalk travel is permitted "when a child under 13 years old, a person aged 70 or older, or a person with physical disabilities is operating an ordinary bicycle." Under 13 years old is the correct age requirement.

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When a child under 15 years old is operating it

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When a person aged 60 or older is operating it

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When a child under 13 years old is operating it

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When a child under 18 years old is operating it

Question 24

When a bicycle is about to cross a road, if there is a bicycle crossing nearby, it must use that bicycle crossing.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road 1(6) clearly states: "When a bicycle is about to cross a road, if there is a bicycle crossing nearby, it must use that bicycle crossing." The use of bicycle crossings is mandatory.

Question 25

When vehicles are stopped in front of an intersection or railroad crossing, specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles are permitted to cut in front of them or weave between vehicles to move forward if safety can be confirmed.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road 2(4) clearly prohibits this: "When vehicles are stopped or moving slowly in front of an intersection or railroad crossing, you must not cut in front of them or weave between these vehicles to move forward." This is not permitted even conditionally.

Question 26

At railroad crossings, you must dismount and push your specified small motorized bicycle or bicycle across.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road 2(6) states: "At railroad crossings, you must come to a stop and confirm safety. At railroad crossings, you should push your specified small motorized bicycle or bicycle across." Pushing across is a recommendation ("should"), not an obligation.

Question 27

Which of the following is correct regarding the speed at which specified small motorized bicycles (tokureigata) and ordinary bicycles should travel on sidewalks?

Accepted Answer

B: You must travel at a slow speed such that you can stop immediately (jokō). However, when traveling in a section designated by white lines and bicycle markings and there are no pedestrians, you may travel at a safe speed appropriate to the sidewalk conditions

The Rules of the Road 2(8)(a) stipulates: "Travel at a slow speed such that you can stop immediately (jokō). However, on sidewalks with a section designated by white lines and bicycle markings, if there are no pedestrians using or about to use that section, you may travel at a safe speed appropriate to the sidewalk conditions."

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You must always travel at 10 km/h or less

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You must travel at a slow speed such that you can stop immediately (jokō). However, when traveling in a section designated by white lines and bicycle markings and there are no pedestrians, you may travel at a safe speed appropriate to the sidewalk conditions

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You must travel at 6 km/h or less

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You must travel at the same speed as pedestrians

Question 28

At intersections controlled by traffic lights, even when motor vehicles are permitted to turn right on a green arrow signal, specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles may not proceed.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road 3(3)(i)(a) clearly states: "Even when the light is red or yellow, motor vehicles and general mopeds may be able to turn right on a green arrow signal, but specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles may not proceed in this case."

Question 29

Which of the following is correct regarding the timing for signaling when turning left at an intersection on a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

C: When you reach a point 30 meters from the near edge of the intersection

The Rules of the Road 3(3)(a) stipulates: "Signal for a left turn when you reach a point 30 meters from the near edge of the intersection." Thirty meters before is the correct timing.

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When you reach a point 10 meters from the near edge of the intersection

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When you reach a point 20 meters from the near edge of the intersection

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When you reach a point 30 meters from the near edge of the intersection

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When you reach a point 50 meters from the near edge of the intersection

Question 30

When a specified small motorized bicycle or bicycle traveling on the roadway approaches a crosswalk, except when it is clear that there are no crossing pedestrians, it must slow down so that it can stop before the crosswalk.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road 4(4) clearly states: "When a specified small motorized bicycle or bicycle traveling on the roadway approaches a crosswalk, except when it is clear that there are no crossing pedestrians, it must slow down so that it can stop before the crosswalk."

Question 31

When riding a specified small motorized bicycle, riding with a passenger is prohibited in all cases.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

Specified small motorized bicycles are prohibited from carrying passengers without exception. In the case of bicycles, riding with a passenger is permitted only when carrying a small child in a child seat, but no such exception exists for specified small motorized bicycles.

Question 32

When riding a bicycle, you must never ride with a passenger in all cases.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

Riding with a passenger is prohibited in principle because it is dangerous even in areas with light traffic. However, as an exception, riding with a passenger is permitted when carrying a small child in a child seat.

Question 33

A 70-year-old elderly person riding a standard bicycle was traveling on a sidewalk with no sign when a police officer warned them. However, since elderly people aged 70 and over may use sidewalks, this police officer's warning was unjustified.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

Trap point: the first half — "riders aged 70+ may use the roadway-side portion of a sidewalk even without a sign" — is correct. But jumping from that to "the officer's warning was unjustified" is wrong. When a police or traffic-directing officer restricts sidewalk use to protect pedestrians, the on-scene instruction takes priority (Road Traffic Act §63-4). A general permission can be overridden by a specific safety instruction.

Question 34

The vehicle traffic light showed a green arrow indicating right turns were allowed, so I turned right on my specified small motorized bicycle. Because traffic control was being conducted at the intersection, this action was appropriate.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

Even when the signal is red or yellow, automobiles and general mopeds may turn right when a green arrow signal permits it. However, specified small motorized bicycles and bicycles may not proceed in this case. The correct procedure is to go straight to the other side of the intersection and wait until the signal ahead turns green before proceeding.

Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility — Practice

Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility

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