For Motor Vehicles
Turning Right at an Intersection
When you are about to turn right at an intersection, you see an oncoming large truck that is not turning. What do you do?
Turning Left on Red
Is it okay to turn left at red lights?
Stop Signs
When you are about to drive through an intersection without traffic lights and with a stop sign, and there are no pedestrians or moving vehicles.
Crossing a Level Crossing
When crossing a level crossing without its signals activated, what do you do?
Wearing Seatbelts
You must wear seatbelts in the front seats. Is wearing seatbelts in the rear seats required?
Yellow Arrow Traffic Signal
The traffic signals at the intersection up ahead have changed, as shown on the left. May vehicles turn right?
Proceeding in the Zebra Zone
You want to turn right at the intersection but cannot proceed because the through lane is congested. You could get to the right-turn lane by passing through the white striped zebra zone on the right side. What would you do?
Proceeding on the Expressway
After switching from the slow lane to the passing lane to overtake a vehicle ahead, if the expressway is open, it is okay stay in the fast lane.
U-turns on General Roads
You're about to make a U-turn but there are markings on the road as shown on the left. There are no pedestrians or vehicles in the vicinity. What would you do?
IncorrectWhen there is a oncoming vehicle that is not turning when you wish to turn right, you must not obstruct it, even if you had entered the intersection first. When you approach an intersection, slow down and observe the situation around the intersection, including any moving motor vehicles, the area in the direction you are turning, crosswalks and other important details. Especially when the oncoming vehicle is large, there may be a following vehicle in the blind spot behind it that is invisible to you. In addition, a short distance before the intersection, turn on your turn signal and move slightly to the right in the lane.
CorrectWhen there is a oncoming vehicle that is not turning when you wish to turn right, you must not obstruct it, even if you had entered the intersection first. When you approach an intersection, slow down and observe the situation around the intersection, including any moving motor vehicles, the area in the direction you are turning, crosswalks and other important details. Especially when the oncoming vehicle is large, there may be a following vehicle in the blind spot behind it that is invisible to you. In addition, a short distance before the intersection, turn on your turn signal and move slightly to the right in the lane.
IncorrectIn Japan, no car is in principle allowed to turn left when a traffic light is red. You also cannot turn right when the light is red. However, you can move in the direction indicated with a green arrow even if there is also a red light.
CorrectIn Japan, no car is in principle allowed to turn left when a traffic light is red. You also cannot turn right when the light is red. However, you can move in the direction indicated with a green arrow even if there is also a red light.
IncorrectVehicles must stop before the stop line associated with the stop sign, or just before an intersection without a stop line. In Japan, stop signs are inverted triangles with a red edge. Outside Japan, they may be octagonal or be a combination of an inverted triangle and a circle.
CorrectVehicles must stop before the stop line associated with the stop sign, or just before an intersection without a stop line. In Japan, stop signs are inverted triangles with a red edge. Outside Japan, they may be octagonal or be a combination of an inverted triangle and a circle.
IncorrectBefore crossing at a level crossing, stop before it, or before the stop line if there is one. Then, open the car's windows to check both left and right for safety using your eyes and ears. If the level crossing is equipped with traffic lights, you can pass it in accordance with the lights.
CorrectBefore crossing at a level crossing, stop before it, or before the stop line if there is one. Then, open the car's windows to check both left and right for safety using your eyes and ears. If the level crossing is equipped with traffic lights, you can pass it in accordance with the lights.
IncorrectSeatbelts have various effects such as reducing damage in the event of a traffic accident and alleviating fatigue by maintaining a correct driving posture. Drivers must not only wear seatbelts themselves but also ensure that their passengers in the front and rear seats wear them as well.
CorrectSeatbelts have various effects such as reducing damage in the event of a traffic accident and alleviating fatigue by maintaining a correct driving posture. Drivers must not only wear seatbelts themselves but also ensure that their passengers in the front and rear seats wear them as well.
CorrectWhen the yellow arrow traffic signal is on, vehicles and pedestrians may not proceed.
The yellow arrow traffic signal applies to streetcars, so only streetcars may turn right when this is on. For cars, this is the same as a red light, so they may not go in any direction.
IncorrectWhen the yellow arrow traffic signal is on, vehicles and pedestrians may not proceed.
The yellow arrow traffic signal applies to streetcars, so only streetcars may turn right when this is on. For cars, this is the same as a red light, so they may not go in any direction.
CorrectYou may not make a U-turn here because the road markings prohibit it.
Similarly, do not make a U-turn if there is a No U-turn sign. In other locations too, if there is any danger of obstructing pedestrian or other vehicle traffic, U-turns are not allowed.
IncorrectYou may not make a U-turn here because the road markings prohibit it.
Similarly, do not make a U-turn if there is a No U-turn sign. In other locations too, if there is any danger of obstructing pedestrian or other vehicle traffic, U-turns are not allowed.
IncorrectYou may drive through the zebra zone.
The zebra zone is a guidance zone for safe and smooth driving and is not closed to traffic. However, its purpose is not for driving on, so it is inadvisable to actively use.
CorrectYou may drive through the zebra zone.
The zebra zone is a guidance zone for safe and smooth driving and is not closed to traffic. However, its purpose is not for driving on, so it is inadvisable to actively use.
CorrectAfter overtaking another vehicle, you may not continue driving in the passing lane without returning to the driving lane.
Once you have overtaken the vehicle if you can return to your original lane but you do not and you stay in the passing lane, you are committing a traffic zone violation. After you have finished passing, you must return to the driving lane.
IncorrectAfter overtaking another vehicle, you may not continue driving in the passing lane without returning to the driving lane.
Once you have overtaken the vehicle if you can return to your original lane but you do not and you stay in the passing lane, you are committing a traffic zone violation. After you have finished passing, you must return to the driving lane.