Ch. 2 · 第４節 踏切の通り方
If the crossing gate is not lowered, the equipment is operating normally, so you may cross as is.
[True / False · Hard]
Answer: False
Explanation
Chapter 2, Section 4, Item 3 of the Rules of the Road states: "Even when the crossing gate is not lowered, the equipment may be malfunctioning, so always check for safety before crossing." Even when the gate is not lowered, malfunction is possible, and you must always check for safety.
Source: Ch. 2 · Section (第４節 踏切の通り方) · ３ 警報機が鳴つていないときや、遮断機が降りていないときでも、機械が故障している場合がありますから、必ず安全を確かめてから渡るようにしましよう。
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