Practice: Japan's systems & rules: Traffic
Questions based on the official Guidebook on Living and Working, with page numbers.
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Q1
Which side of the road do you drive on in Japan?
日本で車を運転するとき、道路のどちら側を通行しますか。
You must drive on the left side of the road.
Source: Guidebook on Living and Working (Japanese edition), p.98 · Official guidebook (18 languages)
Q2
A pedestrian is about to cross at a crosswalk. What must a driver do?
横断歩道を渡ろうとしている歩行者がいます。車はどうしますか。
Pedestrians have priority at crosswalks. You must stop before the crosswalk.
Source: Guidebook on Living and Working (Japanese edition), p.98 · Official guidebook (18 languages)
Q3
What must a child under 6 use when riding in a car?
6歳未満のこどもを車に乗せるとき、何を使わなければなりませんか。
Children under 6 must use a child seat.
Source: Guidebook on Living and Working (Japanese edition), p.98 · Official guidebook (18 languages)
Q4
What is the penalty for drunk driving (shuyoi unten)?
酒酔い運転の罰則はどれですか。
Drunk driving carries up to 5 years' imprisonment or a fine of up to 1 million yen. Lending a car to someone who has been drinking is also prohibited.
Source: Guidebook on Living and Working (Japanese edition), p.99 · Official guidebook (18 languages)
Q5
In principle, where should bicycles ride?
自転車は原則として、どこを通行しますか。
Bicycles are vehicles, so in principle they ride on the left side of the roadway. Sidewalks are the exception, and pedestrians have priority.
Source: Guidebook on Living and Working (Japanese edition), p.99 · Official guidebook (18 languages)