Ch. 9 · Passenger & Substitute

Drivers of passenger vehicles must notify their employer when illness, fatigue, or other reasons may prevent them from driving safely.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

Chapter 9, Section 1(2)(a) of the Rules of the Road states: "When illness, fatigue, or other reasons may prevent safe driving, notify your employer accordingly." This reporting obligation and self-monitoring of physical condition are required to protect passenger safety.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 14: Vehicle owner responsibilities and insurance

Hikari
Hikari
I mean, drivers should just push through and do their job, right?
Misaki
Misaki
No, that's incorrect. Drivers must notify their employer if illness, fatigue, or anything else makes safe driving uncertain — that's true and required by law.
Hikari
Hikari
So it's actually their duty to speak up?
Misaki
Misaki
Precisely. Passenger safety depends on honest self-monitoring and reporting.

Source: Ch. 9 Passenger & Substitute · Section (本文) · 1(2)ア 病気や疲れなどの理由により安全運転ができないおそれがあるときは、その旨を事業者に申し出ること。

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