Ch. 1 · 第２節 信号、標識・標示に従うこと
Which of the following is correct regarding how vehicles should proceed when an emergency vehicle approaches, according to the Rules of the Road?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Near an intersection, you must pull over to the right side of the road and come to a complete stop.
- B.At locations other than near an intersection, you must pull over to the left side of the road and yield.✓
- C.On a one-way road, you must always pull over to the left side regardless of the situation.
- D.Near an intersection, you may pass through the intersection while slowing down to a stop-ready speed.
Answer: B: At locations other than near an intersection, you must pull over to the left side of the road and yield.
Explanation
The Rules of the Road state that at locations other than near an intersection, you must pull over to the left side of the road and yield. Near an intersection, you must avoid the intersection, pull over to the left, and come to a complete stop. On a one-way road, if the left side would obstruct the emergency vehicle, you must pull over to the right. There is no provision for passing through at a stop-ready speed.
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 5: Priority for emergency vehicles
Source: Ch. 1 · Section (第２節 信号、標識・標示に従うこと) · 第５章第２節５「その他のところでは、道路の左側に寄つて進路を譲らなければなりません。」「交差点の付近では、交差点を避けて、道路の左側に寄つて一時停止をし」「一方通行の道路で左側に寄ると、かえつて緊急自動車の妨げとなるようなときは、右側に寄らなければなりません。」
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