Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

Which of the following is correct regarding boarding and exiting vehicles and streetcars?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: C: The child goes first when boarding, the guardian goes first when exiting

Explanation

The Rules of the Road, Chapter 2, Section 9, Paragraph 6 clearly states, "When boarding vehicles or streetcars, have the child board first; when exiting, the guardian should exit first." Option 3 is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians

Momoka
Momoka
The guardian should go first both times to protect the child, right?
Hikari
Hikari
Not quite. When boarding, the child goes first; when exiting, the guardian goes first.
Momoka
Momoka
Wait, why switch the order?
Hikari
Hikari
When boarding, you can guide them in safely. When exiting, you check traffic first and clear the way.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第9節 子供の安全) · 6 車や路面電車などに乗るときは、子供を先に乗せ、降りるときは、保護者が先に降りるようにしましよう。

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