Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

People who are blind or have visual impairments must carry a white or yellow cane, or walk with a guide dog.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Article 1 of the Rules of the Road clearly states that "people who are blind or have visual impairments must carry a white or yellow cane, or walk with a guide dog," and this is stipulated as an obligation.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
I think carrying a white or yellow cane is just recommended, not required?
Hikari
Hikari
Actually that's true—it's an actual obligation for people who are blind or have visual impairments.
Momoka
Momoka
Oh wow, so it's legally required, not just a suggestion!
Hikari
Hikari
Right, it's so others can recognize and help them—super important for everyone's safety.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第８節 身体の不自由な人の安全) · １ 目の見えない人や目の不自由な人は、白か黄のつえを持つか、又は盲導犬を連れて歩かなければなりません。

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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.