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Question 1

When the facing traffic light is flashing yellow, you may proceed while paying attention to other traffic.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: A

A flashing yellow traffic light means vehicles and pedestrians may proceed while exercising caution toward other traffic, whereas a flashing red light requires a complete stop before the stop line. (Source: 全タク連 学習用テキスト 第1ステージ 2)

WordMeaning
traffic light
yellow
flashing
traffic

Question 2

On general roads where no maximum speed is specified by road signs, the statutory maximum speed for motor vehicles is 80 km/h.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: B

On general roads without speed limit signs or markings, the statutory maximum speed for motor vehicles is 60 km/h (30 km/h for mopeds), not 80 km/h. (Source: Road Traffic Act Art. 22)

WordMeaning
road sign
general road
statutory maximum speed
speed per hour

Question 3

When crossing a railroad crossing, you must come to a complete stop at the stop line before the crossing, open the window, and check for safety to the left and right with your own eyes and ears.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: A

Before crossing a railroad crossing, drivers must stop at the stop line, lower the window, and verify safety in both directions using both sight and hearing. (Source: Road Traffic Act Art. 33)

WordMeaning
railroad crossing
stop line
temporary stop
safety

Question 4

The signal for changing lanes is given about 3 seconds before changing course, whereas the signal for turning right or left is given 10 meters before the intersection.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: B

While the lane-change signal is given about 3 seconds in advance, the signal for turning right, turning left, or making a U-turn must be given 30 meters before the point of the turn, not 10 meters. (Source: Road Traffic Act Art. 53)

WordMeaning
lane change
course / path
turning right or left
intersection

Question 5

When an emergency vehicle approaches at or near an intersection, you must clear the intersection, pull over to the left side of the road, and come to a temporary stop.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: A

Under the Road Traffic Act, when an emergency vehicle approaches at or near an intersection, drivers must avoid the intersection, pull over to the left side of the road, and stop temporarily to yield. (Source: Road Traffic Act Art. 40)

WordMeaning
emergency vehicle
approaching
left side
temporary stop

Question 6

Within 30 meters before a crosswalk or bicycle crossing zone, you are permitted to overtake both motor vehicles ahead of you and mopeds.

  1. A.
    ○ True
  2. B.
    × False
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Correct answer: B

On a crosswalk or bicycle crossing zone and within 30 meters before them, overtaking any motor vehicle or moped is strictly prohibited to protect crossing pedestrians and cyclists. (Source: Road Traffic Act Art. 30)

WordMeaning
pedestrian crosswalk
bicycle crossing zone
motorized bicycle (moped)
before / in front of

Question 7

When turning left at an intersection on a road with one lane in each direction as shown in the figure, which driving method is correct under the Road Traffic Act?

When turning left at an intersection on a road with one lane in each direction as shown in
  1. A.
    Move close to the left edge of the road in advance, and turn slowly along the left edge.
  2. B.
    Swing wide from near the center of the road and turn left quickly so as not to hinder following traffic.
  3. C.
    If no pedestrians are on the crosswalk, pass along the left edge at the same speed without slowing down.
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Correct answer: A

When turning left, drivers must move as close as possible to the left edge of the road beforehand to prevent two-wheeled vehicles from entering the left blind spot, and proceed at a slow speed (joko) along the left edge. (Source: Road Traffic Act Art. 34)

WordMeaning
intersection
left turn
left edge
driving slowly (joko)

Question 8

Under the Road Traffic Act, which of the following is a "No Stopping or Parking Zone" where both parking and stopping are prohibited?

  1. A.
    Road sections within 1 meter of a fire alarm and road sections within 5 meters of a fire hydrant
  2. B.
    Pedestrian crosswalks, bicycle crossing zones, and sections within 5 meters before and after their edges
  3. C.
    Road sections within 3 meters of a motor vehicle entrance or exit of a parking lot or garage
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Correct answer: B

Crosswalks, bicycle crossing zones, and areas within 5 meters before and after their edges are no-stopping-and-no-parking zones (Art. 44). Areas within 1 m of a fire alarm, 5 m of a fire hydrant, and 3 m of a garage entrance are parking-prohibited zones where brief stopping is not banned (Art. 45). (Source: Road Traffic Act Art. 44 & 45)

WordMeaning
no stopping or parking zone
pedestrian crosswalk
side edge
entrance and exit

Question 9

When vehicles simultaneously approach an uncontrolled intersection of roads with similar widths as shown in the figure, which priority rule is correct?

When vehicles simultaneously approach an uncontrolled intersection of roads with similar w
  1. A.
    The vehicle approaching from the road on the right has the right-of-way, so the left vehicle yields.
  2. B.
    The vehicle approaching from the road on the left has the right-of-way, so the right vehicle yields.
  3. C.
    The vehicle that sounds its horn first has the right-of-way, so the other vehicle stops and yields.
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Correct answer: B

At an uncontrolled intersection where both roads are of similar width, Japan applies the left-side priority rule: the vehicle approaching from the left has the right-of-way, and the vehicle on the right must slow down and yield. (Source: Road Traffic Act Art. 36)

WordMeaning
traffic control
road width
priority relationship
left side

Question 10

What is the correct response when you receive a work phone call or need to operate a smartphone while driving?

  1. A.
    If you reduce speed to 20 km/h or less, you may continue driving while holding the phone to talk.
  2. B.
    While stopped briefly at a red light, you may look closely at the screen and reply since the vehicle is not moving.
  3. C.
    Stop the vehicle in a safe place where stopping or parking is not prohibited before using it.
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Correct answer: C

Holding a phone to talk or gazing at a smartphone or navigation screen while driving is strictly prohibited under the Road Traffic Act. You must first park or stop completely in a safe, legal location before using the device. (Source: Road Traffic Act Art. 71)

WordMeaning
work communication
operation
gazing / staring
stopping
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