Ch. 5 · Driving Method

When making a left turn at an intersection, you must give a signal when you reach a point 30 meters before that intersection.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

According to the signal table in the Rules of the Road, when making a left turn, you must give a signal "when you reach a point 30 meters before the point where you intend to turn left (when turning left at an intersection, 30 meters before that intersection)." Therefore, this statement is correct.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 10: Lane changes and similar maneuvers

Hikari

Thirty meters sounds pretty far — isn't that too early for a turn signal?

Misaki

It's actually the correct rule. For left turns at intersections, you signal exactly 30 meters before, so this statement is true.

Hikari

I guess that gives other drivers enough time to react.

Misaki

Precisely. Early signaling keeps everyone prepared and safe.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第５節進路変更など) · 合図を行う場合の表「左折するとき」の項目

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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.