License Quiz 3

問3: Any clothing is permitted when driving a vehicle as long as one is not naked.
正解: X
It is better to wear light clothing that will not impair the ability to control the vehicle.

問9: When stopping on the shoulder of an expressway after a breakdown during the day, drivers of regular motor vehicles do not need to place an emergency warning reflector device as long as they turn on the hazard lights.
正解: X
Drivers must place an emergency warning reflector device to the rear of the stopped automobile on expressways.

問15: In the situation shown in Figure, the regular motor vehicle must yield the road to the streetcar.

正解: X
The vehicle on the wider street has right of way. (If the cross street is the same width, the vehicle may not obstruct the progress of the streetcar.)

問23: The pavement marking shown in Figure designates that vehicles on the street have the right of way (and that vehicles at the upcoming intersection must yield to them).

正解: X
The marking designates that vehicles on the cross street at the upcoming intersection have the right of way.

問24: Parking and stopping are prohibited near the top of an uphill slope or on a steep downhill slope, but not on a steep uphill slope.
正解: X
Parking and stopping are prohibited on a steep uphill slope, too.

問26: When a vehicle’s rear wheels slip sideways to the right, it is best to turn the steering wheel to the left.
正解: X
The driver should turn the steering wheel to the right because it is necessary to turn it to the direction where the wheels slip sideways.

問37: At the point where the main through lanes merge with traffic as shown in Figure, vehicle A must not impede the progress of vehicle B.

正解: X
Vehicle A is on the main through lane with the right of way. Vehicle B must not impede the progress of vehicle A.

問40: The maximum permitted cargo height for regular motor vehicles (excluding three-wheeled vehicles and vehicles with an engine displacement of 660 cc or less) is, in principle, 3.8 meters from the cargo bed.
正解: X
Maximum permitted cargo height is 3.8 meters from the ground, not from the cargo bed.

問41: Driving continuously at high speed with tires that are under inflated causes the dangerous “standing wave” phenomenon, so when driving at high speed, it is necessary to inflate the tires to a slightly higher pressure than that specified.
正解: O
This phenomenon may cause tires to burst. One should pay particular attention to the tire pressure.

問46: A vehicle overtaking another vehicle may pass on the left side if there is sufficient space on the left side of the vehicle ahead.
正解: X
Drivers must pass, in principle, on the right side of a vehicle when overtaking it.

問53: When visibility is poor, such as when it is raining or at night, it is best to approach the vehicle ahead more closely than one would in clear weather or during the day in order to see it better.
正解: X
Maintain a sufficient distance between vehicles and pay attention to the brake lights of the vehicles ahead while driving.


問59: Drivers of four-wheeled vehicles perceive two-wheeled vehicles to be closer and moving at a faster speed than they actually are.
正解: X
The distance to and speed of two-wheeled vehicles tend to be misjudged because they are small in size.

問61: When turning the steering wheel while traveling around a corner or curve, if speed increases three times centrifugal force increases six times.
正解: X
Centrifugal force is proportional to the square of speed. When speed increases three times, its centrifugal force increase nine times.

問65: If an emergency vehicle is approaching on a one-way street that is not near an intersection, vehicles may give way to the emergency vehicle by moving to the right side of the road depending on the circumstances.
正解: O
Vehicles should move to the right side to give way to the emergency vehicle if moving to the left could impede its progress.

問66: When passing oncoming traffic on narrow roads that have a cliff on one side with a dangerous drop, the vehicle on the side opposite from the cliff side should stop initially and allow the vehicle on the cliff side to go ahead.
正解: X
The vehicle on the cliff side is in more danger. It should stop initially and allow the oncoming traffic to pass.

問79: In an intersection between roads with three lanes in each direction where the traffic signal is a red light and a green arrow pointing right, regular motor vehicles may proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow but mopeds may not proceed.
正解: O
At an intersection between roads with three lanes in each direction, mopeds should use the two-step-method to execute a right turn. They may not proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow.

問81: A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing where another vehicle is stopped immediately before it may slow down and proceed if he or she does not see any pedetrians attempting to cross.
正解: X
A driver must stop immediately before a pedestrian crossing, not slow down.

問86: Overtaking is prohibited in tunnels whether there is a vehicular lane or not.
正解: X
Overtaking in tunnels is only prohibited when there are no vehicular lanes.

問87: The correct driving posture for riders of two-wheeled vehicles is with knees apart and toes pointed out.
正解: X
A rider should press the knees against the fuel tank with the toes facing forward.

問91: You are driving along at 70 km/h. When you leave the main through lane, what kinds of things should you be careful of?
X - Continuing at this speed would be too fast and dangerous, so I’ll reduce speed all at once before entering the decelerating lane.
O - If I reduce speed suddenly in the main through lane, I might be rear-ended by the vehicle following me, so I’ll enter the decelerating lane and then gradually reduce speed.
O - After entering the decelerating lane, I won’t rely on instinct but rather will check the speedometer as I reduce speed to ensure I am doing it correctly.

問92: You are driving along at 30 km/h. When turning right at the intersection, what kinds of things should you be careful of?
X - I think the four-wheeled vehicle ahead will turn left ahead of the pedestrians on the pedestrian crossing, so I’ll keep driving just as I am now.
O - The moped might approach the four-wheeled vehicle turning left and move to the right of it, so I’ll reduce speed and watch how it moves.
X - I think if the four-wheeled vehicle stops the moped will stop behind it, so I’ll move to the right and turn right.

問94: You are driving along at 50 km/h. What kinds of things should you be careful of?
X - If I fail to negotiate the curve I might hit the guardrail, so I’ll drive near the center line.
X - An oncoming vehicle might cross over the center line, so I’ll sound my horn to warn any approaching drivers and continue traveling at this speed.
O - The view is limited and I can’t see around the curve, so I’ll reduce speed and travel near the left of the road.