Rules of the road textbook - First Step

Question 1

Observing traffic regulations is the basis to driving safely, but it is not necessary to observe traffic regulations if you are confident that you will not cause an accident.

Answer 1

False.

Question 2

Seat belts can reduce injury in the event of a traffic accident.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Drivers have not only to fasten their own seat belt, but also let the passengers’ sitting on the front and back passenger seats fasten them.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

I wore a construction helmet when driving a moped.

Answer 4

False.
Proper helmet is required.

Question 5

Driving after drinking a small amount of alcohol is not drunken driving if the driver is not intoxicated.

Answer 5

False.
Even a sip of alcohol is prohibited before driving.

Question 6

Physiological and health factors significantly affect one’s driving performance and may be the cause of a traffic accident.

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

When driving with an infant in a motor vehicle, the driver is required to use a child seat that corresponds to the physique of the infant.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Although it was hot when driving a motorcycle, I wore clothes that did not expose my body.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

It is safe to drive a vehicle equipped with airbags without fastening the seat belt.

Answer 9

False.
Always fasten the seat belt.

Question 10

When violating traffic regulations or causing a traffic accident, drivers must assume criminal, administrative and civil responsibilities depending on the violation or accident.

Answer 10

True.

Question 11

When the traffic signal in front has changed to amber, vehicles must stop at any situations.

Answer 11

False.
If there is no space to safely break, the car can continue through the intersection during amber light.

Question 12

All right turn vehicles can proceed at the green arrow light indicated to the right.

Answer 12

False.
Not all vehicles, because mopeds and light vehicles in some cases are required to do a square right turn method.

Question 13

When a police officer raises his arms vertically at an intersection, this means an amber light for the traffic parallel to the front of the police officer’s body.

Answer 13

True.

Question 14

When the red light and the amber arrow light are shown simultaneously, only streetcars can proceed in the direction of the arrow.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

When a police officer or traffic patrol office gives a hand signal that is different from the traffic signal, priority is given to the traffic signal.

Answer 15

False.
Police officer has priority over traffic lights.

Question 16

A vehicle that is already turning right at the intersection can proceed even if the traffic signal in the direction of the turn is red.

Answer 16

True.

Question 17

During a flashing red light, I slowed down and drove through the intersection while paying attention to the other traffic.

Answer 17

False.
During a flashing red light vehicles and streetcars must stop, check safety and proceed.

Question 18

During a flashing amber light, pedestrians and vehicles can proceed while paying attention to other traffic.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

As the green light means “proceed”, vehicles can proceed regardless of the traffic ahead.

Answer 19

False.
Green light means “may” proceed if conditions (pedestrians, traffic ahead) are good.

Question 20

At places other than intersections where there is no pedestrian crossing, bicycle crossing zone or railway crossing, and police officer is giving hand signals, the appropriate location to stop is 3 meters in front of the police officer.

Answer 20

False.
It’s 1 meter in front of the police officer.

Question 21

On a one-way road vehicles may drive on the right side of the center of the road.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

When there are three or more vehicle lanes in the same direction, the far right hand lane must be left open for overtaking and vehicles may drive in any vehicle lane other than the far right hand lane in any speed.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

On a road without vehicle lanes, motor vehicles and mopeds must drive near the center of the road.

Answer 23

False.
Always left, unless going to turn right.

Question 24

When there are two lanes in the same direction, vehicles must drive in the left hand lane.

Answer 24

True.

Question 25

The centerline is not always located in the center of the road.

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

On a pedestrian-only road, motor vehicles other than those permitted by a police chief may proceed if slowing down and paying attention to pedestrians.

Answer 26

False. Only permitted vehicles can proceed in a pedestrian-only road.

Question 27

On a pedestrian-only road, vehicles with the permission of a police chief can proceed.

Answer 27

True.

Question 28

When stopping at a traffic signal, vehicles may enter the no stopping zone.

Answer 28

False. Vehicles cannot stop on a no stopping zone.

Question 29

When crossing a sidewalk to enter a gas station, cross the sidewalk while slowing down because there are no pedestrians.

Answer 29

False. Vehicles must stop before crossing and must not obstruct pedestrians.

Question 30

When a route bus stopped at a bus stop signal to pull out, vehicles behind the route bus must stop and not obstruct the bus.

Answer 30

False. Vehicles must not obstruct, but stopping is not always necessary.

Question 31

On a one-way road, when yielding to an emergency vehicle, drivers always pull over to the right hand side of the road.

Answer 31

False. On a one-way road left or right side is OK.

Question 32

When driving on a priority lane for route buses and a school bus is approaching from behind, I continued in the lane as the approaching bus was not a route bus.

Answer 32

False. School buses are also included as route buses.

Question 33

As the time was other than the designated time for exclusive lane for route buses, I drove in the lane in a regular motor vehicle.

Answer 33

True.

Question 34

When an emergency vehicle is approaching while driving on a road other than on an intersection, drivers do not always need to stop when pulling over to the left hand side and yielding to the emergency vehicle.

Answer 34

True.

Question 35

Regular motor vehicles must not use exclusive lanes for route buses except when yielding to emergency vehicles, turning right or left or unavoidable situations due to construction works, etc.

Answer 35

True.

Question 36

On a road other than an intersection or near an intersection, although an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind, I drove without pulling over to the left hand side of the road as there was plenty of room for the emergency vehicle to pass.

Answer 36

False. Vehicles must yield always when emergency vehicle is approaching.

Question 37

At an intersection with a traffic signal, vehicles must slow down when making a right/left turn.

Answer 37

True.

Question 38

When a vehicle enters an intersection first, the vehicle has the right-of-way in making a right turn over oncoming vehicles approaching or turning left.

Answer 38

False. When turning right, oncoming vehicles have the right of way.

Question 39

At an uncontrolled intersection, regardless of the width of roads, drivers must not obstruct vehicles proceeding from the left.

Answer 39

False. Right of way: - Intersecting roads (with a center line). - Road width clearly wider. - If similar width, vehicle from the left has priority.

Question 40

When making a right turn at an intersection, move as close as possible to the center of the road and slow down to turn immediately outside the center of the intersection.

Answer 40

False. Drive as close as possible to the center of the intersection.

Question 41

Wheelbase differential means that the rear wheels move farther to the inside than the front wheels.

Answer 41

True.

Question 42

While driving following the lane direction designation, vehicles do not need to change vehicle lanes and yield to approaching emergency vehicles.

Answer 42

False. Lane direction designation rules don't apply when an emergency vehicle approach or during unavoidable situations such as road constructions.

Question 43

A moped making a right turn at an intersection must perform the square right turn in all situations.

Answer 43

False. Square right turn is only needed when: - There is a Square right turn sign. - The road has three or more vehicle lanes and traffic lights.

Question 44

When a traffic signal is green at a railway crossing, vehicles should check safety and cross without stopping.

Answer 44

True.

Question 45

When a vehicle stalls on a railway crossing, for both manual and automatic vehicles, shift to first or second gear and move the vehicle using the starter motor.

Answer 45

False. On a railway crossing always cross on first gear (low gear) at constant speed.

Question 46

When a vehicle breaks down inside a railway crossing, it is important to inform the train driver as soon as possible and to move the vehicle off the railway crossing.

Answer 46

True.

Question 47

The legal speed on general roads is 60km/hr. for regular and large motorcycles.

Answer 47

True.

Question 48

On general roads with no speed limit signs or markings, the maximum speed for motor vehicles is 60km/hr.

Answer 48

True.

Question 49

I rode a moped at 40km/hr. on a road where the maximum speed is 50km/hr.

Answer 49

False. Moped legal max speed is 30km/hr.

Question 50

On roads where the maximum speed limit is not posted by sign, drivers are free to drive at any speed they want.

Answer 50

False. If not posted sign, drivers must not exceed the legal speed.

Question 51

The legal maximum speed for mopeds is 30km/hr.

Answer 51

True.

Question 52

The legal maximum speed for regular trucks is 50km/hr.

Answer 52

False. For regular trucks the legal max speed is 60km/hr.

Question 53

Reaction distance is the distance a vehicle moves from the time when the driver feels danger and applies the brake to when the brake actually begins working.

Answer 53

True.

Question 54

When braking on a motorcycle, it is better to maintain the motorcycle in the vertical position and use the front and rear wheel brakes simultaneously with the engine brake.

Answer 54

True.

Question 55

Drivers must slow down near corners regardless of poor/good visibility.

Answer 55

True.

Question 56

When driving on a priority road, drivers must slow down at intersections with poor left/right visibility.

Answer 56

False. Where to slow down: - Location with slow down sign. - Intersection with poor left/right visibility (Except for intersections with traffic control, or priority road) - Near a corner. - Near a crest or a hill. - Steep downgrade.

Question 57

Persons due to hearing impairment the use of wide mirror condition is stated in their license must attach the driver with hearing impairment sign on the front and rear of their vehicles when driving a semi-middle motor vehicle or a regular motor vehicle.

Answer 57

True.

Question 58

Slow down near streetcars stopped to pick up/drop off passengers when there is a safety zone.

Answer 58

True.

Question 59

When approaching a pedestrian crossing, drivers can proceed at the same speed when it is clear that there are no pedestrians crossing the road.

Answer 59

True.

Question 60

When passing a vehicle stopped in front of a pedestrian crossing, drivers must slow down before passing that vehicle.

Answer 60

False. Vehicle must stop (it doesn't apply if there is a traffic signal)

Question 61

Both overtaking and passing are prohibited within 30m of a pedestrian or bicycle crossing zone.

Answer 61

True.

Question 62

When changing lanes, drivers first signal with the indicator and check safety.

Answer 62

False. Procedure: Safety check -> Signal -> Safety check again -> Action

Question 63

The timing to signal a change of lanes is 30m before the intended lane change.

Answer 63

False. It's 3 seconds before the intended lane change.

Question 64

The method of hand signal for a U-turn and reversing (backing up) is the same.

Answer 64

False. Hand signal for U-turn and right turn are the same

Question 65

Drivers need to signal 3 seconds before planning to reverse.

Answer 65

False. It's when the vehicle is about to slow down or stop.

Question 66

When driving at the crest of a steep hill with poor visibility, drivers must use their horn even when there is no "Sound Horn" sign.

Answer 66

False. Horn can only be used in designated locations.

Question 67

Drivers must not change lanes unnecessarily if it obstructs the vehicles behind or in other situations.

Answer 67

True.

Question 68

When a vehicle ahead is stationary or slowing down at an intersection or a railway crossing, drivers must not cut in front of that vehicle.

Answer 68

True.

Question 69

On a road where the vehicle lane is marked with a yellow line, changing lanes is permitted in unavoidable conditions such as construction etc.

Answer 69

True.

Question 70

Changing lanes is prohibited if the vehicles behind are forced to brake suddenly or react abruptly to avoid you.

Answer 70

True.

Question 71

In places unmarked to prohibit crossing or U-turns, crossing and U-turns are prohibited when they obstruct pedestrians or other vehicles.

Answer 71

True.

Question 72

In zones where U-turns are prohibited, U-turns are permitted on an intersection.

Answer 72

False. When U-turns are prohibited it also applies to intersections.

Question 73

As an emergency vehicle was approaching, I gave way by pulling over to the left crossing the yellow line of the vehicle lane.

Answer 73

True.

Question 74

When the vehicle ahead is overtaking a regular motor vehicle and another driver overtakes the motor vehicle, this is the traffic violation called double overtaking.

Answer 74

True.

Question 75

Even where overtaking is prohibited, drivers may overtake a moped.

Answer 75

False. You can only overtake light vehicles, like bicycles.

Question 76

Regardless of vehicle lane, overtaking inside a tunnel is prohibited.

Answer 76

False. It's only prohibited when the tunnel has only one lane.

Question 77

Where there are no bicycles crossing the bicycle crossing zone, drivers may overtake a motor vehicle in front of the bicycle crossing zone.

Answer 77

False. Overtaking and Passing is prohibited within 30 metes of a bicycle crossing zone.

Question 78

Overtaking is prohibited within 30m of a railway crossing.

Answer 78

True.

Question 79

When passing-by on a narrow road, if a driver is paying close attention to the vehicles moving in the opposite direction, the driver is not required to pay attention to the pedestrians and bicycles on the left side of the road.

Answer 79

False. The driver is required to pay attention to the pedestrians and bicycles on the left side of the road.

Question 80

When passing-by a vehicle moving in the opposite direction, drivers must pay attention to the safe distance between vehicles as well as pedestrians and bicycles.

Answer 80

True.

Question 81

If there is an obstacle ahead, drivers should accelerate to pass the obstacle before the vehicle moving in the opposite direction.

Answer 81

False. Vehicles coming from opposite direction have priority.

Question 82

If there is an obstacle ahead, drivers must stop or decelerate and yield to the vehicle moving in the opposite direction.

Answer 82

True.

Question 83

When passing-by on a slope, vehicles on the downgrade should yield to the vehicle going uphill because starting on a steep upgrade is difficult.

Answer 83

True.

Question 84

People who is aged 21 or older but the total time of holding a semi-middle vehicle license, regular vehicle license or special heavy equipment is less then three years cannot take a driving test for middle vehicle license.

Answer 84

False. That is for large motor vehicles. For middle vehicle license it requires the person to be 20 and have the semi-middle vehicle, regular or special heavy equipment for 2 years.

Question 85

Driving a motor vehicle during license suspension is not considered to be driving without a license because the driver's license has not been canceled.

Answer 85

False. The person cannot drive a motor vehicle during a license suspension period.

Question 86

Special light equipment can be driven using a regular motorcycle license.

Answer 86

True.

Question 87

With a special heavy equipment license, regular motorcycles and special light equipment can be driven.

Answer 87

False. Only special heavy/light equipment and mopeds can be driven.

Question 88

In situations where strong engine braking is necessary, such as when driving downhill, use the L (low gear) on the gearshift of an automatic transmission.

Answer 88

True.

Question 89

Kick-down occurs when the accelerator is pressed to full capacity on an automatic vehicle, the gear automatically shifts down, and the vehicle powerfully accelerates.

Answer 89

True.