Ch. 9 · 本文
What is the correct action for a passenger vehicle driver to take when the vehicle becomes immobilized within a railroad crossing due to breakdown or other cause?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Promptly guide passengers to evacuate to safety and signal approaching trains with a red light
- B.Promptly guide passengers to evacuate to safety and signal approaching trains with a flare or similar device✓
- C.Keep passengers waiting inside the vehicle and signal approaching trains with a flare or similar device
- D.Promptly guide passengers to evacuate to safety and signal approaching trains with the horn
Answer: B: Promptly guide passengers to evacuate to safety and signal approaching trains with a flare or similar device
Explanation
Chapter 9, Section 1(2)(d) of the Rules of the Road specifies: "When the vehicle becomes immobilized within a railroad crossing due to breakdown or other cause, promptly guide passengers to evacuate to safety and signal approaching trains using a flare or similar device." Ensuring passenger safety and warning trains are required.
Source: Ch. 9 · Section (本文) · 1(2)エ 故障などのため踏切内で動かなくなったときは、速やかに旅客を誘導して退避させるとともに、発炎筒などで列車に合図をすること。
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