Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

Which methods of signaling are described in the text as being available for police officers or traffic-directing officers to use when directing traffic?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: C: Hand signals or light signals

Explanation

Article 1 of the Rules of the Road states: "When a police officer or traffic-directing officer is directing traffic using hand signals or light signals." Therefore, both hand signals and light signals are indicated as methods that can be used.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari
Hikari
I thought officers only use hand signals when directing traffic.
Yui
Yui
They can use hand signals or light signals—both are official methods for directing traffic.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so like those glowing wands they wave at night?
Yui
Yui
Exactly! Whether it's hands or lights, both carry the same legal weight.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第３節 警察官などの指示に従うこと) · 警察官や交通巡視員が手信号や灯火による信号により交通整理を行つている場合

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