Ch. 3 Bikes & E-Mobility — Practice

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 special small motorized bicycle to anyone under 18 years old.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 3, Section 1, 1(8) states "when riding a special small motorized bicycle, you should wear a helmet," recommending helmet use.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Ch. 3 · Bikes & E-Mobility — Practice