Ch. 5 Driving Method — Practice

Question 1

When getting in or out of a vehicle in an area with heavy traffic, you must use the left-side door.

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road clearly states: "In areas with heavy traffic, get in and out using the left-side door." This is an important safety measure to prevent collisions with vehicles approaching from behind.

Question 2

When opening a door, instead of opening it wide immediately, first open it slightly and pause to check for safety before exiting. This initial slight opening also serves as a signal to other traffic.

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road states: "When opening a door to exit, first open it slightly and pause to check for safety before exiting. This initial slight opening when exiting also serves as a signal to other traffic." This statement is completely correct.

Question 3

To achieve the correct driving posture, it is important to recline the seat back and drive in a relaxed position.

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road describes a "proper driving posture with adequate control" as one where the knee is slightly bent when the clutch is fully depressed, and the elbows are slightly bent when both hands are on the steering wheel. Reclining the seat back is not recommended.

Question 4

In an autonomous vehicle, if the automated driving system is being used properly, you may use a smartphone while driving.

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road clearly states: "Except when properly using an automated driving system in an autonomous vehicle, you must not use a smartphone or other mobile phone while driving." The exception is recognized when the automated driving system is being used properly.

Question 5

If a vehicle is equipped with airbags, it is safe to not wear a seatbelt.

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road clearly states: "Passengers in the front passenger seat and rear seats must also wear seatbelts (this applies even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags)." Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory even in vehicles equipped with airbags.

Ch. 5 · Driving Method — Practice