Ch. 5 · Driving Method
When passing near the front or rear of a stopped vehicle, there is a risk that pedestrians such as children may suddenly run out from under or behind the vehicle, so you must stop or slow down to a stop-ready speed (jokō) to confirm safety.
[True / False · Medium]
Answer: ✓ True
Explanation
The Rules of the Road specifies that when a child is walking alone, you must stop or slow down to a stop-ready speed to allow safe passage. Children may become absorbed in something that catches their interest and suddenly run into the road or cross directly in front of or behind a vehicle, so special caution is needed for children running out from behind stopped vehicles. The statement in the question is correct. (Source: Rules of the Road, Chapter 5, Section 3, Protection of Pedestrians, etc.)
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 8: Protection of pedestrians
Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第３節 歩行者の保護など) · 第３節 歩行者の保護など
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