Ch. 7 · Expressway

Because it is dangerous to remain in a vehicle that has become unable to operate on an expressway, after taking necessary safety measures, you must evacuate to a safe location such as outside the guardrail.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Rules of the Road Chapter 7, Section 2, 4(4) states, "Remaining in a vehicle that has become unable to operate on an expressway is extremely dangerous, as there is a high risk of rear-end collisions with following vehicles. After taking necessary safety measures, do not remain in the vehicle; evacuate to a safe location such as outside the guardrail."

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 16: Driving on expressways

Hikari
Hikari
If my car breaks down, shouldn't I stay inside where it's safer?
Yui
Yui
Actually no—that's wrong! Staying in a broken-down car on the expressway is super dangerous because of rear-end collisions. After safety measures, you must evacuate outside the guardrail.
Hikari
Hikari
Whoa, I had it backwards. So get out fast?
Yui
Yui
Yes! Set up warnings, then get yourself to safety outside the guardrail right away.

Source: Ch. 7 Expressway · Section (第２節 走行上の注意) · 4 駐車、停車の禁止など (4) 高速道路上で運転することができなくなつた車にとどまることは、後続車が衝突する交通事故が発生するおそれが大きく、大変危険です。必要な危険防止措置をとつた後は、車に残らず、ガードレールの外側などの安全な場所に避難しましよう。

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