Ch. 1 · 第２節 信号
When a police officer has both arms extended horizontally, how should vehicles respond?
[Multiple choice · Hard]
- A.All vehicles in all directions must stop immediately
- B.Traffic to the sides of the officer's body may proceed, but traffic in front must stop✓
- C.Traffic in front of the officer's body may proceed, but traffic to the sides must stop
- D.You may proceed in the direction the arms are pointing
Answer: B: Traffic to the sides of the officer's body may proceed, but traffic in front must stop
Explanation
According to the Rules of the Road, a police officer's hand signal with both arms extended horizontally means "traffic to the sides may proceed, traffic in front must stop." Vehicles traveling perpendicular to the officer's body may proceed, while vehicles facing the front or back of the officer must stop.
Source: Ch. 1 · Section (第２節 信号) · 第２節 信号、標識・標示に従うこと（1. 信号の意味）
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