Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster

At the accident scene, gasoline may be spilled or cargo may contain hazardous materials, so you must not smoke or discard matches.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 3(3) clearly states: "At the accident scene, gasoline may be spilled or cargo may contain hazardous materials, so do not smoke or discard matches." This is an important precaution to prevent fires.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Wait, I can't even smoke at the accident scene? Seems like overkill.
Momoka
Momoka
It's super important! Spilled gasoline or hazardous cargo could ignite from a spark — no smoking or matches allowed.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh man, I didn't think about fires starting that easily.
Momoka
Momoka
Safety first always! One careless spark could be disastrous. This one's true!

Source: Ch. 10 Accidents & Disaster · Section (第１節 交通事故のとき) · 3(3) 事故現場には、ガソリンが流れたり、積荷に危険物があつたりするので、たばこを吸つたり、マツチを捨てたりしないようにしましよう。

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Source content excerpted from the NPA “Rules of the Road” instructional manual, in the public domain under Japanese Copyright Act Article 13(2). Explanations are AI-assisted and copyrighted by the MenkyoQuest editorial team.