Gaimen Kirikae written test practice questions (50-question format)

Chapter 1: Rules common to pedestrians and drivers

Questions 1–10

1. This rulebook was written for drivers of vehicles only.
   この教則は、車の運転者だけに向けて作られたものである。
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   × False

   The rulebook was made as a guide for both pedestrians and drivers, each aware of their own responsibility, to build a safe and comfortable motoring society. It is not addressed to drivers alone.

   Source: Rules for Road Use, Ch.1 "歩行者と運転者に共通の心得"

   「この教則は、歩行者と運転者が、それぞれの責任を自覚して、安全、快適なくるま社会を築いていくための手引きとして作られたものです。」

2. Traffic rules are laid down as a common agreement that everyone must keep so that all can use the road safely and smoothly.
   交通規則は、みんなが道路を安全、円滑に通行する上で守るべき共通の約束事として決められたものである。
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   ○ True

   Roads are used by many people and vehicles at once; if even one person travels as they please, traffic is thrown into confusion or a crash happens. That is why the rules exist as a shared agreement binding on everyone.

   Source: Rules for Road Use, Ch.1 Sec.1 "基本的な心構え"

   「交通規則は、このようなことから、みんなが道路を安全、円滑に通行する上で守るべき共通の約束事として決められているものです。」

3. As long as you obey the written traffic rules, you need not take any further care when using the road.
   道路を通行するときは、決められた交通規則さえ守っていればよく、それ以外に細かい配慮をする必要はない。
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   × False

   Obeying the rules is taken for granted; on top of that you must exercise fine, case-by-case care according to the road and traffic conditions. Making it possible for others to travel safely is a social responsibility of drivers and pedestrians alike.

   Source: Rules for Road Use, Ch.1 Sec.1 "基本的な心構え"

   「道路を通行するときは、決められた交通規則を守ることはもちろん、それ以外にも、道路や交通の状況に応じて、個々に細かい配慮をしなければなりません。」

4. It is important to be well prepared in advance — for example by keeping first-aid supplies in the vehicle — in case of an accident.
   万一の事故に備えて、救急用具を備え付けておくなど、平素から十分な用意をしておくことが大切である。
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   ○ True

   The rulebook lists this among the attitudes to keep in mind when using the road: being well prepared in advance for the worst. It is offered as a frame of mind, not imposed as a duty. Preparation cannot be started after a crash, so what you have ready beforehand decides what you can do at the scene.

   Source: Rules for Road Use, Ch.1 Sec.1 "基本的な心構え"

   「万一の場合に備えて、自動車保険に加入したり、応急救護処置（交通事故の現場においてその負傷者を救護するため必要な応急の処置をいいます。）に必要な知識を身に付けたり、救急用具を車に備え付けたりするなど平素から十分な用意をしておくこと。」

5. Only the driver of a car needs to know a car's characteristics, such as its blind spots and inner-wheel difference.
   自動車の死角や内輪差などの自動車の特性は、自動車の運転者だけが知っておけばよい。
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   × False

   The rulebook asks not only drivers but pedestrians and riders of bicycles and specified small mopeds to understand characteristics such as blind spots and the inner-wheel difference. Someone who does not know them can walk into the spot the driver cannot see, or into the path the inside wheels sweep through on a turn.

   Source: Rules for Road Use, Ch.1 Sec.1 "基本的な心構え"

   「自動車の運転者はもちろん、歩行者、特定小型原動機付自転車（第３章第１節２の特定小型原動機付自転車をいいます。）や自転車に乗る人も、自動車の死角、内輪差など自動車の特性をよく知つておくこと。」

6. An automated driving vehicle may be used with the driver not watching the road ahead.
   自動運転車は、運転者が前方を見ないで使われることもある。
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   ○ True

   The rulebook tells everyone to be aware that an automated vehicle may be used with the driver not looking ahead. You therefore cannot act on the assumption that the driver has seen you.

   Source: Rules for Road Use, Ch.1 Sec.1 "基本的な心構え"

   「運転者が前方を見ないで使われることもあることをよく知つておくこと。」

7. A remotely operated small vehicle always has the person operating it somewhere nearby.
   遠隔操作型小型車は、必ず通行させている人が近くにいる。
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   × False

   The person operating such a vehicle may not be anywhere nearby, and the vehicle can stop suddenly on the road. You cannot rely on calling out to someone to move it aside.

   Source: Rules for Road Use, Ch.1 Sec.1 "基本的な心構え"

   「通行させている人が近くにいないこともあることや道路上で突然停止することがあることをよく知つておくこと。」

8. If the signal facing the crossing road is red, the signal ahead of you is certain to be green.
   横の信号が赤であれば、前方の信号は必ず青である。
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   × False

   Some intersections go red in every direction for a moment, and time-offset signals turn one direction red later than another, so a red on the side is no guarantee of green ahead. Always check the signal facing you.

   Source: Rules for Road Use, Ch.1 Sec.2 "信号、標識・標示に従うこと"

   「横の信号が赤であつても、前方の信号が青であるとは限りません。」

9. Where a board showing a blue left-pointing arrow on a white background is set at the left edge of the road or on the signal, a vehicle may turn left even when the signal ahead is red or yellow, while watching out for surrounding traffic.
   道路の左端や信号機に白地に青の左向きの矢印の標示板があるところでは、車は前方の信号が赤や黄であっても、周りの交通に注意しながら左折することができる。
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   ○ True

   That board permits a left turn regardless of the signal ahead. It does not make the turn unconditional: you must not obstruct pedestrians, specified small mopeds or bicycles that are crossing on their own signal.

   Source: Rules for Road Use, Ch.1 Sec.2 "信号、標識・標示に従うこと"

   「道路の左端や信号機に、白地に青の左向きの矢印の標示板（付表２（２））のあるときは、車は、前方の信号が赤や黄であつても、歩行者など周りの交通に注意しながら左折できます。」

10. There are two kinds of main sign: regulatory signs and instruction signs.
    本標識には、規制標識と指示標識の２種類がある。
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    × False

    There are four kinds of main sign: regulatory, instruction, warning and guide signs. Separately there are auxiliary signs, which supplement a main sign by showing the reason for the restriction or the hours, days and vehicle types it applies to.

    Source: Rules for Road Use, Ch.1 Sec.2 "信号、標識・標示に従うこと"

    「本標識には、規制標識、指示標識、警戒標識、案内標識の４種類があります。」