Ch. 1 · 第３節 警察官などの指示に従うこと
When a police officer's hand signals and traffic light signals show different instructions, which should you follow?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.The traffic light signals
- B.The police officer's hand signals✓
- C.Whichever signal you saw first
- D.You may follow either one
Answer: B: The police officer's hand signals
Explanation
Article 1 of the Rules of the Road clearly states: "Even if the hand signals or light signals differ from the traffic light signals, the signals given by the police officer or traffic controller take priority." Therefore, you must follow the police officer's hand signals.
Source: Ch. 1 · Section (第３節 警察官などの指示に従うこと) · 手信号や灯火による信号が信号機の信号と違つていても、その警察官や交通巡視員の信号の方が優先します。
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