Stopped vehicle with its hazard lights on
Look at the picture, read the situation, and mark each of the three statements true (○) or false (✕). All three right scores 2 points.
A passenger car is stopped on the road ahead on the left with its hazard lights flashing. The driver may be standing somewhere around the stopped car. The oncoming lane is clear, so moving out into it to get past is an option. Answer true or false for each of the following.
- (1)The stopped car has its hazard lights on, so you pass on its right at the same speed.
- (2)In case someone comes out from behind the stopped car, you slow down and pass on its right.
- (3)You sound the horn to alert the stopped car and then pass.
Show the answers and explanation
- (1) ✕ FalseThe stopped car has its hazard lights on, so you pass on its right at the same speed.
- (2) ○ TrueIn case someone comes out from behind the stopped car, you slow down and pass on its right.
- (3) ✕ FalseYou sound the horn to alert the stopped car and then pass.
Explanation
A stopped vehicle hides a blind spot, and you need to be prepared for the driver or a passenger to appear suddenly (Rules of the Road (kyōsoku), Ch. 5, Sec. 3, 1(5)). Pass with plenty of space to the side and at reduced speed (Rules of the Road, Ch. 5, Sec. 6, 5). Needless use of the horn is a violation.
Source: Rules of the Road (kyōsoku), Ch. 5, Sec. 6, 5 (care around vehicles stopped on the road) / Ch. 5, Sec. 3, 1(5) (behind a stopped vehicle)
