Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

Having a person ride in a place that is not a seat is prohibited even if it is necessary to watch over cargo.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road state that as a general rule, you must not allow people to ride in places that are not seats, but exceptions are permitted when the minimum necessary number of people ride to watch over cargo, or when permission has been obtained from the chief of the police station at the place of departure. The absolute term "prohibited" is incorrect.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 11: Carrying passengers and loading

Hikari
Hikari
Wait, if someone's riding where they shouldn't be, that's always against the rules, right?
Misaki
Misaki
Actually, that's false. The law allows exceptions — you can have the minimum necessary people ride to watch cargo, or if you get police permission.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so the word 'prohibited' made it a trick?
Misaki
Misaki
Exactly. Watch for absolute words like 'prohibited' when exceptions exist in the actual rules.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第4節 乗車と積載) · Rules of the Road, Ch.4 §4 (Loading & passengers) — Vehicles must not exceed posted limits on width, height, length, and weight (load included). Passenger count and seat-belt rules apply. The driver is responsible for ensuring loads do not fall, scatter, or obstruct view.

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