Ch. 3 · 第３節 安全な通行
Which of the following is correct regarding the speed at which special small motorized bicycles (tokureigata) and ordinary bicycles should travel on sidewalks?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.You must always travel at 10 km/h or less
- B.You must travel at a slow speed such that you can stop immediately (jokō). However, when traveling in a section designated by white lines and bicycle markings and there are no pedestrians, you may travel at a safe speed appropriate to the sidewalk conditions✓
- C.You must travel at 6 km/h or less
- D.You must travel at the same speed as pedestrians
Answer: B: You must travel at a slow speed such that you can stop immediately (jokō). However, when traveling in a section designated by white lines and bicycle markings and there are no pedestrians, you may travel at a safe speed appropriate to the sidewalk conditions
Explanation
The Rules of the Road 2(8)(a) stipulates: "Travel at a slow speed such that you can stop immediately (jokō). However, on sidewalks with a section designated by white lines and bicycle markings, if there are no pedestrians using or about to use that section, you may travel at a safe speed appropriate to the sidewalk conditions."
Source: Ch. 3 · Section (第３節 安全な通行) · 2(8)ア 歩道通行時の速度
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