Ch. 5 · Driving Method

When turning right, you must proceed just outside the center of the intersection while slowing down to a stop-ready speed (jokō).

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

Section 2(2) of the Rules of the Road states: "When turning right, you must move to the center of the road as much as possible in advance, and proceed just inside the center of the intersection while slowing down to a stop-ready speed." The correct location is "just inside" the center, not "just outside."

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 6: Intersections and railroad crossings

Hikari
Hikari
Just outside the center sounds right to me—gives you more room, doesn't it?
Misaki
Misaki
That's the trap. The rule says just *inside* the center of the intersection, not outside.
Hikari
Hikari
Inside? So I'm cutting tighter than I thought?
Misaki
Misaki
Correct. Staying just inside keeps your turn smooth and predictable for everyone else.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第７節 交差点の通り方) · 2 交差点(環状交差点を除きます。)の通行方法 (2)

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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.