Exam 36 · 第36回 · 認知症の理解 (Understanding Dementia)
Question 39 問39
高齢者の自動車運転免許に関する次の記述のうち，正しいものを1つ選びなさい。
- 75歳から免許更新時の認知機能検査が義務づけられている。
- 80歳から免許更新時の運転技能検査が義務づけられている。
- 軽度認知障害（mild cognitive impairment）と診断された人は運転免許取消しになる。
- 認知症（dementia）の人はサポートカー限定免許であれば運転が可能である。
- 認知症（dementia）による運転免許取消しの後，運転経歴証明書が交付される。
（注）「サポートカー限定免許」とは，道路交通法第91条の2の規定に基づく条件が付された免許のことである。
Translation
Among the following statements about driving licenses for older drivers, choose the 1 option that is correct.
- A cognitive function test is required when renewing a license from age 75 onward.
- A driving skills test is required when renewing a license from age 80 onward.
- A person diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has their driving license revoked.
- A person with dementia can drive if they have a safety-support-car-only license.
- After a driving license is revoked because of dementia, a driving history certificate is issued.
(Note) A "safety-support-car-only license" is a license with a condition attached based on Article 91-2 of the Road Traffic Act.
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Answer: 1
Why 1 is correct
By law, people aged 75 and over must take a cognitive function test when they renew their driving license. If this test suggests a risk of dementia, the person then has to see a doctor for a diagnosis.
Why 2 is wrong
The driving skills test is not required starting "from age 80." It applies only to people aged 75 and over who have committed certain violations, such as running a red light or driving the wrong way.
Why 3 is wrong
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is not dementia, so being diagnosed with it alone does not cause a license to be revoked. A license is revoked when a person is diagnosed with dementia.
Why 4 is wrong
A safety-support-car-only license is a license with the condition that the person may only drive a car equipped with things like brake-assist devices. It is not a system that lets a person with dementia drive just because the car has safety devices.
Why 5 is wrong
A driving history certificate is issued to a person who gives up their license voluntarily. If a license is revoked because of dementia, this is not giving it up voluntarily, so the certificate is not issued.
Key point
People aged 75 or older take a cognitive function test when renewing their driver's license.
Key terms
- 認知機能検査
- A test taken when renewing a license, which checks memory and orientation to time.
- 運転技能検査
- A test that checks driving skill by actually driving a car. It is taken by older drivers with a record of certain violations.
- サポートカー限定免許
- A license with the condition that the person may only drive a car equipped with safety devices.
- 運転経歴証明書
- A certificate given to a person who has voluntarily given up their license. It can also be used as ID.
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Exams 36–38, all 13 subjects, with furigana and an English explanation of every choice. The subject 「認知症の理解」 is free.