Ch. 7 Expressway — Practice

Question 1

Before driving on an expressway, you must check that you have sufficient fuel.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road states under "(1) Vehicle Inspection" that "a. Is the fuel level sufficient?" You must check the fuel level in advance to avoid running out of fuel and stopping on the expressway.

Question 2

When driving on an expressway, you need to reduce tire air pressure slightly.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road states under "f. Is the tire air pressure appropriate?" with a note in parentheses: "When driving on an expressway, increase the air pressure slightly." The correct inspection method is to increase it slightly, not reduce it.

Question 3

Cargo is more likely to fall or scatter on expressways, so you must inspect it beforehand and take necessary measures.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road states under "(2) Check the Condition of Your Load" that "When traveling at high speed, cargo is more likely to fall or scatter. Before driving on an expressway, you must inspect your cargo to ensure it will not fall or scatter, and take necessary measures such as reloading."

Question 4

You need to prepare a breakdown warning device in advance in case you have to stop on an expressway due to a breakdown or other reasons.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road states under "(3) Prepare a Breakdown Warning Device" that "If you must stop on an expressway due to a breakdown or other reasons, you are required to place a breakdown warning device to indicate that your vehicle is stopped. Prepare one in advance."

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT listed in the Rules of the Road as an item requiring inspection before driving on an expressway?

Accepted Answer

B: Is the wiper operating normally?

The Rules of the Road specifies inspection items for coolant level, fan belt tension, and tire tread depth, but does not mention wiper operation. It is important to remember only the inspection items specified in the text.

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Is the coolant level within the specified range?

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Is the wiper operating normally?

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Is the fan belt tension appropriate?

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Is the tire tread depth sufficient?

Question 6

Checking whether the engine oil level is appropriate is an inspection item especially necessary when driving on an expressway.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road states under "(1) Vehicle Inspection" that "When driving on an expressway, you must especially inspect the following items," and lists "d. Is the engine oil level appropriate?" This is an especially important inspection item to prevent stopping due to insufficient engine oil on the expressway.

Question 7

Because continuous high-speed driving for long periods is dangerous, you need to create a driving plan with adequate rest breaks and time to spare.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

The Rules of the Road states under "(4) Make a Reasonable Driving Plan" that "Continuous high-speed driving for long periods is dangerous. Create a driving plan with adequate rest breaks and time to spare." This is an important principle to prevent accidents caused by fatigue.

Question 8

Which of the following methods is listed in the Rules of the Road for checking road and traffic conditions before entering an expressway?

Accepted Answer

B: Listen to the radio

The Rules of the Road states under "(5)" that "Before entering an expressway, check road and traffic conditions by listening to the radio or contacting the Japan Road Traffic Information Center." The methods listed in the text are listening to the radio and contacting the Japan Road Traffic Information Center.

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Search online

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Listen to the radio

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Watch TV news

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Ask at the expressway toll booth

Question 9

Checking whether the radiator cap is securely fastened is not included in the inspection items before driving on an expressway.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The Rules of the Road states under "(1) Vehicle Inspection" that "c. Is the radiator cap securely fastened?" and lists this as an item that must be especially inspected before driving on an expressway. Therefore, it is included in the inspection items.

Question 10

Which of the following breakdown warning devices is recommended in the Rules of the Road?

Accepted Answer

B: One with a TS mark

The Rules of the Road states under "(3) Prepare a Breakdown Warning Device" that "Make an effort to use a breakdown warning device with a TS mark." The TS mark is affixed to products that meet standards established by the National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory.

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One with a JIS mark

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One with a TS mark

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One with a PSE mark

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One with an SG mark

Question 11

When entering the main lane of an expressway, if there is an acceleration lane, you must use the acceleration lane to accelerate sufficiently.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 1(1) clearly states, "When entering the main lane, if there is an acceleration lane, you must use the acceleration lane to accelerate sufficiently." This is a necessary measure to safely merge into the flow of traffic on the main lane.

Question 12

When your vehicle breaks down on an expressway, the warning triangle should be placed in front of your vehicle.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 4(2) specifies, "Place the warning triangle on the road behind the vehicle." To alert following traffic that your vehicle is stopped, you must place it behind your vehicle, not in front. This is a commonly tricky point.

Question 13

On the main lane of an expressway, U-turns, reversing, and crossing the median strip are prohibited.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 3(4) clearly prohibits these actions: "On the main lane, you must not make U-turns, reverse, or cross the median strip." Because the main lane is for high-speed travel, these actions are strictly forbidden as they are extremely dangerous.

Question 14

When the road surface is dry and tires are new, at 80 km/h you need to maintain a following distance of about 100 meters.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 2(4) specifies, "At 80 km/h, you need to maintain a following distance of about 80 meters." The required distance corresponds to speed: about 100 meters at 100 km/h, and about 80 meters at 80 km/h. It is not 100 meters.

Question 15

On the main lane of an expressway, when no maximum or minimum speed is specified by signs or road markings, which combination of maximum and minimum speeds is correct for large passenger vehicles?

Accepted Answer

B: Maximum speed 100 km/h, minimum speed 50 km/h

According to the table in Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 2(3), large passenger vehicles fall under the category of "large passenger vehicles, medium vehicles other than specified medium freight vehicles, semi-medium vehicles, ordinary vehicles (excluding three-wheeled vehicles), large motorcycles, and ordinary motorcycles," with a maximum speed of 100 km/h and a minimum speed of 50 km/h.

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Maximum speed 90 km/h, minimum speed 50 km/h

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Maximum speed 100 km/h, minimum speed 50 km/h

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Maximum speed 100 km/h, minimum speed 60 km/h

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Maximum speed 80 km/h, minimum speed 50 km/h

Question 16

On expressways, stopping and parking at parking areas and stopping for purposes such as paying tolls are permitted.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 4(1)(c) clearly states that stopping and parking "at parking areas or when stopping for purposes such as paying tolls" is permitted. While stopping and parking are generally prohibited on expressways, these cases are recognized as exceptions.

Question 17

Because it is dangerous to remain in a vehicle that has become unable to operate on an expressway, after taking necessary safety measures, you must evacuate to a safe location such as outside the guardrail.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 4(4) states, "Remaining in a vehicle that has become unable to operate on an expressway is extremely dangerous, as there is a high risk of rear-end collisions with following vehicles. After taking necessary safety measures, do not remain in the vehicle; evacuate to a safe location such as outside the guardrail."

Question 18

Which following distance is correct when the road surface is wet and tires are worn? (Compared to the following distance when the road surface is dry and tires are new)

Accepted Answer

B: About 2 times

Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 2(4) specifies, "When the road surface is wet and tires are worn, a following distance of about twice this amount may be necessary." About twice the following distance required on a dry road surface with new tires is needed.

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About 1.5 times

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About 2 times

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About 3 times

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About 4 times

Question 19

Which precaution is correct when exiting from the main lane of an expressway?

Accepted Answer

B: If there is a deceleration lane, check your speedometer while slowing down

Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 5(2) clearly states, "In this case, if there is a deceleration lane, you must use that lane and reduce your speed while checking your speedometer rather than relying on your sense of speed." After high-speed driving, your sense of speed becomes dulled, so checking the speedometer is important.

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If there is a deceleration lane, rely on your sense of speed to slow down

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If there is a deceleration lane, check your speedometer while slowing down

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Do not use the deceleration lane and slow down on the main lane

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Do not slow down in the deceleration lane and proceed to the exit

Question 20

You may drive on the roadside strip or shoulder of an expressway.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 3(2) clearly prohibits this: "You must not drive on the roadside strip or shoulder of an expressway." The roadside strip and shoulder are for emergency evacuation and for disabled vehicles to stop, not for normal driving.

Question 21

It was nighttime with little traffic, so when cargo fell onto the main lane of the expressway, I decided to pick it up myself and return it to my vehicle.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

Because expressways are dangerous, if cargo falls or scatters, you must not remove it yourself. Instead, you must contact the police by calling 110 and request removal of the cargo using an emergency telephone. Picking it up yourself is extremely dangerous.

Question 22

I was in a hurry, so I entered the main lane of the expressway without using the acceleration lane at the entrance, but as long as I did not obstruct vehicles traveling on the main lane, there is no problem.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

When entering the main lane and an acceleration lane is present, you must use the acceleration lane to accelerate sufficiently. There is also a rule that you must not obstruct vehicles traveling on the main lane, but using the acceleration lane itself is mandatory.

Question 23

When the road surface is dry and the tires are new, you need to maintain a following distance of about 50 meters when traveling at 100 km/h.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

When the road surface is dry and the tires are new, you need to maintain a following distance of about 100 meters when traveling at 100 km/h. 50 meters is insufficient.

Question 24

A vehicle towing another vehicle with a total weight exceeding 500 kilograms must travel in the leftmost lane on the main lane of an expressway with designated traffic lanes.

Accepted Answer

✕ False

The correct standard is for vehicles towing another vehicle with a total weight exceeding 750 kilograms, provided the towing vehicle has the structure and equipment for towing. The threshold is 750 kilograms, not 500 kilograms.

Question 25

On the main lane of an expressway, when a vehicle equipped with a structure and equipment for towing is towing another vehicle, it must always travel in the leftmost traffic lane, except near exits.

Accepted Answer

✓ True

On the main lane of an expressway, when a vehicle equipped with a structure and equipment for towing is towing a vehicle equipped with a structure and equipment to be towed, it is required to travel in the leftmost traffic lane. However, this does not apply when moving in advance to a traffic lane connecting to an exit. This is specified in the Rules of the Road, Chapter 7, Section 2, Driving Precautions.

Ch. 7 · Expressway — Practice

Ch. 7 · Expressway

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