Rules of the road textbook - Second Step

Question 1

Motor vehicles create blind spots due to their structure.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

If you cannot see another vehicles in a rearview mirror, it means there is no following vehicles.

Answer 2

False.
There are several blind spots on the mirrors.

Question 3

Because there are more blind spots when there is a chain of parked vehicles, it is more dangerous to drive there.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

Because small children may be hidden behind parked vehicles, anticipate that children may jump out when driving beside parked vehicles.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

From a point of view of four-wheeled drivers, speed of a motorcycle feels faster than it’s actual speed.

Answer 5

False.
It feels slower than it’s actual speed.

Question 6

A four-wheeled driver often feels that a motorcycle is closer than it’s actual position.

Answer 6

False.
Motorcycles tend to appear far even when they are close.

Question 7

It is necessary for a driver to constantly anticipate danger while driving.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

When riding a motorcycle, position yourself where you can always be seen by four-wheeled vehicles and try not to enter their blind spots.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

When making a right turn at an intersection, if the oncoming vehicle gives way, you should proceed in a hurry to avoid making the oncoming vehicle to wait.

Answer 9

False.
No need to proceed in a hurry.

Question 10

The meaning of “passing signal” may differ due to the situation, so it is necessary to pay attention to the movement of the vehicle sending the “passing signal”.

Answer 10

True.

Question 11

To drive safely, it is important to know one’s characteristics and habits, and try to supplements for those.

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

Drivers have gotten used to driving when one year has passed after acquiring a driver’s license, so they do not need to drive as careful as when you are the beginner drivers.

Answer 12

False.
Always drive carefully and defensively.

Question 13

Because I was in a hurry, and the vehicle in front is driving slower than the speed limit, I sounded the horn.

Answer 13

False.

Question 14

Because when you are overtaken forcibly, you can no longer drive calmly, it is better to overtake back to feel better.

Answer 14

False.

Question 15

If there are worries on your mind, you may not be able to concentrate while driving and overlook necessary information. Therefore, it is important to adjust your mind.

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

If you have a priority at an intersection, etc., it is better to insist and drive.

Answer 16

False.
Always evaluate the current situation before acting.

Question 17

Self-centered driving not only causes inconvenience for other traffic and brings about danger, but you yourself is also in danger

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

Even if one is confident about one’s driving, there is danger of causing a serious accident if it is not possible to refrain from speeding.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

Recognition, judgment, and action are important in driving. However the majority of the traffic accidents are delay of recognition and overlooking the dangers.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

The response time can be divided to the reaction time, the time to change step, and the action time.

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

The faster the speed, the narrower the driver’s visual field and tends to look far ahead, pedestrians near the vehicle may be overlooked.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

When entering the tunnel, a driver can see well if they turn on their headlights, so it’s better not
to reduce speed.

Answer 22

False.
When entering a tunnel is recommended to reduce the speed and drive carefully.

Question 23

When you move suddenly from a dark place to a bright place, at first it is dazzling and difficult to see, but you can see after some time. This is called dark adaptation.

Answer 23

False.
That’s light adaptation.

Question 24

Because motorcycles are small, they are sometimes felt slower than the actual speed and are felt further than the actual position.

Answer 24

True.

Question 25

When driving long distance, it is easier to get tired on two-wheeled vehicles, so take a break every two hours. For four-wheeled vehicles, take a break every four hours.

Answer 25

False. Break every 2 hours applies to all vehicles.

Question 26

After drinking alcohol, regardless of the amount, the ability to pay attention and judgment becomes dull, and human functions also decrease. Therefore, you must not drive.

Answer 26

True.

Question 27

There is no difficulty to actual driving even if you don't have the knowledge or don't know the influences about inertia, friction, and centrifugal force, etc.

Answer 27

False. Not knowing the influences of inertia, friction and centrifugal force can lead to accidents.

Question 28

When applying the brake, at first, apply lightly and let the brake light flashes a few times. After that, gradually increase the pressure on the brake pedal to stop at the desired position.

Answer 28

True.

Question 29

When loading goods, the higher the center of gravity, the more stable becomes while driving.

Answer 29

False. The lower the center of gravity, the more stable becomes while driving.

Question 30

When turning on a curve, the centrifugal force increases in proportional to the square of speed. Therefore, if the speed is doubled, the centrifugal force is also doubled.

Answer 30

False. If doubled, the centrifugal force is quadrupled.

Question 31

Vapor lock phenomenon happens when the foot brake is overused, and air bubbles appear as a result of overheating, and the brake becomes ineffective.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

When passing-by with other vehicles on a slope, even if the vacant space is on the uphill side, as a vehicle driving on the uphill has a priority, the driver kept driving without stopping.

Answer 32

False. When there is a vacant space, regardless of uphill and downhill, wait in that space.

Question 33

When riding a motorcycle, put your feet on the step, and point your toes forward, and grip the fuel tank with both knees.

Answer 33

True.

Question 34

When turning in a curve on a motorcycle, instead of turning the handlebars, incline the motorcycle to let it turn naturally.

Answer 34

True.

Question 35

A motorcycle has three brakes: a front wheel brake using a brake lever, a rear wheel brake using a brake pedal or a brake lever, and an engine brake.

Answer 35

True.

Question 36

Because you cannot do a knee grip when riding an automatic motorcycle, you'd better put your legs outside of the step board for balance.

Answer 36

False. On AT motorcycle, maintain the sitting position and change the position of the feet on the step board, or change the weight you put on the right and left legs to keep the balance.

Question 37

A dazzle means, when you see directly into the headlight of the oncoming vehicle, there is a moment you cannot see because it is too bright.

Answer 37

True.

Question 38

The evaporation phenomenon means when a crossing pedestrian becomes invisible at night between your own and the oncoming vehicle's headlights.

Answer 38

True.

Question 39

At night, when parking or stopping on the road, even when the street lights allow them to be seen 50 m from behind, they must turn on one of the hazard lights, parking lights, and rail lights.

Answer 39

False. Only when the street light do not allow the vehicle to be seen at 50 meters or less.

Question 40

At night, when passing-by oncoming vehicles, you have to dim your headlights, or change it to have to any low beam.

Answer 40

True.

Question 41

When there are deep puddles, you lose control of your steering wheels and the brakes may become ineffective, so the driver should speed up and drive fast in order to avoid accidents.

Answer 41

False. In a deep puddle the brake effectiveness may be affected, drive carefully. Break several times at slow speeds to clean the drum.

Question 42

When driving on muddy and gravel roads, it is good to use high gear and accelerate as fast as possible to go through quickly.

Answer 42

False. Use lower gear at constant speed.

Question 43

On snowy roads, it is slippery and dangerous on the ruts, so it is better not to drive on them.

Answer 43

False. Ruts are less slippery. Ruts: Tracks remains after vehicles passed.

Question 44

When there is danger of head on collision with an oncoming vehicle, if there is no danger outside the road, go off the road to avoid a collision.

Answer 44

True.

Question 45

When the rear get into a side skidding to the right, turn the steering wheel toward the left.

Answer 45

False. Release accelerator pedal, turn the steering wheel towards the direction of the rear wheel skidding. Finally, gradually press accelerator pedal.

Question 46

When there was an official warning regarding earthquake disasters, I parked immediately in the center of the intersection and evacuate.

Answer 46

False. Ideally pull over to the left and stopped.

Question 47

The number of fatal accidents is concentrated during the daytime with heavy traffic.

Answer 47

False. Most fatal accidents occurs from evening to night.

Question 48

Many of traffic accidents occur in or near intersections.

Answer 48

True.

Question 49

For motorcycles, because the driver's body is exposed, even minor contacts may lead to serious accidents.

Answer 49

True.

Question 50

When riding the motorcycle, use helmets with PS(C) or JIS marks, and the chinstrap is securely fastened.

Answer 50

True.

Question 51

When a driver cause a traffic accident, it forces unbearable pain for the victim and the family.

Answer 51

True.

Question 52

The driver who caused a traffic accident is required to take the criminal responsibilities, but the insurance company assumes the administrative and the civil responsibilities, and are not related to the driver

Answer 52

False. The driver takes the criminal, administrative and civil responsability.

Question 53

As you becomes accustomed to driving and improve your skills, you will not cause serious traffic accidents such as those resulting in death, etc.

Answer 53

False.

Question 54

It is a driver's duty to obey the traffic rules and drive safely. At the same time, a driver must have a strong sense of responsibility and self-awareness not to cause accidents.

Answer 54

True.

Question 55

When the electrolytic solution inside the battery is low, add distilled water.

Answer 55

True.

Question 56

When you inspect the engine oil, you must stop the engine and check whether the oil level is within the range shown on the oil level gauge.

Answer 56

True.

Question 57

When attaching tire chains, attach the chains to the driving wheels.

Answer 57

True.

Question 58

Check if you are equipped with an emergency reflector equipment or emergency signal equipment only when driving on the expressway.

Answer 58

False. Emergency reflector or signal equipment are required all the time.

Question 59

Inspection of large and middle motor vehicles must be conducted daily before driving.

Answer 59

True.

Question 60

In terms of inspecting the drive chain of a motorcycle, a tight chain is better and can be checked by pressing the center part with your fingers.

Answer 60

False. One inch of play.

Question 61

Daily inspection for private-use regular passenger vehicles should be conducted by driver judgment based on the driving distance and driving condition of the vehicle.

Answer 61

True.

Question 62

A wear indicator is used to measure the air pressure of the tires.

Answer 62

False. It's to check the depth of the tire threads.

Question 63

When the tire slip signs appears, tires must changed immediately.

Answer 63

True.

Question 64

Too much looseness in the parking brake is better.

Answer 64

False. Too much looseness is not good.

Question 65

A driver sitting in the driver's seat and stopped for less than 5 minutes waiting for people is recognized as stopping.

Answer 65

False. Waiting for passenger is parking.

Question 66

I loaded/unloaded within 5m of an intersection.

Answer 66

False. It's prohibited to stop and park within 5 meters of an intersection.

Question 67

When parking a manual or automatic car on a downgrade, the gear should be in "R."

Answer 67

False. For automatic "P" for all situations. For manual, reverse on flat or downgrade, and 1st gear on upgrade.

Question 68

When parking a manual vehicle, shift the gear to reverse on a flat or downgrade and low on a upgrade.

Answer 68

True.

Question 69

Parking is prohibited within 5m of an exclusive vehicle entrance/exit, i.e. garage.

Answer 69

False. It's 3 meters.

Question 70

Parking is prohibited, but stopping is allowed within 5m of a corner with good visibility.

Answer 70

False. Stopping and parking are prohibited within 5 meters of a corner.

Question 71

Parking is prohibited on a road if there is a space of 3.5m or less on the right hand side of the vehicle.

Answer 71

True.

Question 72

Parking beside a vehicle parked or stopped on a road is prohibited, but stopping is allowed.

Answer 72

False. Double parking/stopping is prohibited.

Question 73

Park straddling a wide sidewalk is allowed, but 0.75m or more must be left open on the left hand side of the vehicle.

Answer 73

False. This is for the side strip. Parking alongside a sidewalk

Question 74

When parking in a time-restricted parking zone with a parking meter, drivers must activate the parking meter immediately

Answer 74

True.

Question 75

The minimum number of passengers needed to load/unload, can ride on the load-carrying platform of a regular truck.

Answer 75

False. Only the minimum number of people required to oversee the load, may sit on the load carrying platform.

Question 76

The height restriction of a load on a regular or large motorcycle is 2m from the carrier.

Answer 76

False. It's 2 meters from the ground.

Question 77

The width of goods on a regular motor vehicle cannot exceed the width of the vehicle.

Answer 77

False. Can exceed by 1.2 the width of the vehicle.

Question 78

A passenger vehicle with a seating capacity of 5 allows 3 adults and 2 children below 12 years old, plus the driver.

Answer 78

False.

Question 79

The width of a load on a moped or regular motorcycle can exceed up to 0.3m on both sides of the loading equipment.

Answer 79

False. It's 0.15m on both sides.

Question 80

When towing a broken down vehicle by rope, a safe distance of within 10m must be maintained between the towing vehicle and the broken down vehicle.

Answer 80

False. Safe distance is less than 5 meters.

Question 81

When towing a broken down vehicle by rope, a red square cloth 0.3m x 0.3m or larger must to be attached to the rope.

Answer 81

False. It's a white square cloth.

Question 82

When towing a broken down vehicle by a regular motor vehicle, up to two vehicles can be towed.

Answer 82

True.

Question 83

When towing a broken down vehicle by rope, a driver's license holder must sit in the broken down vehicle.

Answer 83

True.

Question 84

When towing a broken down vehicle by raising its rear end, the steering wheel must be fixed so that the front wheels are parallel to the centerline of the broken down vehicle.

Answer 84

True.

Question 85

When towing a broken down vehicle by rope, the length from the front of the towing vehicle to the rear end of the towed vehicle must be within 30m.

Answer 85

False. It's 25 meters.

Question 86

When a traffic accident occurs, report the accident to a police officer before attending to injured persons or taking measures to prevent further accidents.

Answer 86

False. First check to prevent further accidents, then attend injured persons.

Question 87

Even when responsible for a traffic accident, if the injury is minor and a settlement is made with the other party, the accident does not have to be reported to a police officer.

Answer 87

False. Every accident must be reported to the police.

Question 88

If you happened to be at the scene of an accident, you should cooperate in attending to injured persons or moving damaged vehicles.

Answer 88

True.

Question 89

If you are the victim of a traffic accident, check the name and address of the other party from their business card. In this way you will know their place of work as well.

Answer 89

False. Just report to police office.

Question 90

At the scene of a traffic accident, gasoline may leak or a fire breaks out due to the nature of the load. Therefore do not smoke.

Answer 90

True.

Question 91

As the motor vehicle inspection certificate and the automobile liability damage insurance certificate are important documents, they should be kept at home.

Answer 91

False. Always have them in your vehicle.

Question 92

The inspection sticker attached to the front windshield indicate the next inspection period.

Answer 92

True.

Question 93

The regular inspection for middle private-use passenger vehicles must be conducted every 3 months.

Answer 93

True.

Question 94

The regular inspection for regular private-use passenger vehicles must be conducted annually.

Answer 94

True.

Question 95

Motor vehicles must be covered by automobile liability damage insurance, but mopeds do not require coverage.

Answer 95

False. Mopeds also require insurance.

Question 96

Vehicle owners are recommended to purchase optional insurance in addition to compulsory insurance.

Answer 96

True.

Question 97

Private-use large motorcycles (except rental motorcycles) must be inspected every 2 years.

Answer 97

True.

Question 98

Drivers must ensure that the motor vehicle inspection certificate and the automobile liability damage insurance certificate are in the motor vehicle when driving.

Answer 98

True.

Question 99

Regular motorcycles are not required to be covered by compulsory insurance if covered by optional insurance.

Answer 99

False. All motor vehicles (except special light equipment) must purchase the compulsory insurance.