Ch. 5 · 第２節 自動車の通行するところ
When passing on a slope, the principle is that the descending vehicle yields to the ascending vehicle, but if there is a turnout nearby, even the ascending vehicle should enter the turnout and wait.
[True / False · Medium]
Answer: True
Explanation
The Rules of the Road state that when passing on a slope, the principle is that the descending vehicle yields to the ascending vehicle, but if there is a turnout nearby, even the ascending vehicle should enter the turnout and wait. As an exception to the principle, remember that the ascending vehicle may yield when a turnout is available.
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 12: Passing oncoming vehicles
Source: Ch. 5 · Section (第２節 自動車の通行するところ) · 近くに待避所があるときは、上りの車でも、その待避所に入つて待ちましよう。
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