Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster

Even without external injuries, if you have received a strong impact to the head or other areas, you should receive a medical examination.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 2 clearly states: "Even without external injuries, if you have received a strong impact to the head or other areas, you should receive a medical examination. Aftereffects may develop later and cause problems." A medical examination is recommended regardless of whether there are external injuries.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents

Hikari
Hikari
If there's no cut or bruise, I'm probably fine, right?
Momoka
Momoka
Not necessarily! Even without visible injuries, a strong impact to your head or body means you should see a doctor. Internal issues can appear later.
Hikari
Hikari
Whoa, I never thought about hidden injuries like that.
Momoka
Momoka
Better to check and be sure than regret it later! This statement is totally true.

Source: Ch. 10 Accidents & Disaster · Section (第１節 交通事故のとき) · 2 外傷がなくても頭部などに強い衝撃を受けたときは、医師の診断を受けましよう。後になつて後遺症が起きて困ることがあります。

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