本免学科試験 練習問題90問：第1セット

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Of the people who have only recently obtained a regular driver's license, only people who are not confident in their driving display the novice driver sign; people who are confident in their driving are not required to display it.

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When driving down a long downward slope, drivers of four-wheeled vehicles should mainly apply the foot brake and drivers of two-wheeled vehicles should mainly apply the brakes on the front and back wheels. Engine braking should be used as an auxiliary.

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If a driver is unavoidably forced to park on an expressway because the vehicle cannot be driven due to a breakdown, etc., the driver must park on a sufficiently wide shoulder or side strip.

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If a pedestrian is crossing at or near an intersection that has no pedestrian crossing, a vehicle must reduce its speed, slow down, stop, or take other precautions so as not to hinder the pedestrian's crossing.

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Where there is a pavement marking as shown in Figure 1, vehicles are permitted to proceed but must not stop within it.

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One must not offer or recommend alcohol to someone who may drive later.

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The necessary distance between vehicles on national expressways, assuming a dry road surface and new tires, is about 100 meters at 100 km/h.

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At intersections between roads with three or more lanes in each direction (multi-lane roads) and with traffic control, if there is no indication from traffic signs, etc., general mopeds must execute a right turn using the two-step method.

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When there are passengers getting on and off a streetcar, a driver must stop until all of the passengers or other people finish crossing the road, regardless of whether there is a safety zone or not.

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On a road where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure 2, large-size trucks, specified medium trucks, and special heavy equipment must travel in the leftmost lane.

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The use of a child seat is not required for a preschool child less than six years of age riding in the rear seat of a four-wheeled vehicle.

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Centrifugal force increases proportionally to the square of speed, and also increases as the radius of the curve decreases.

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When a driver is being overtaken by another vehicle, it is not particularly necessary for the driver to give way in their lane, as long as he or she does not accelerate, and even if there is not enough room between his or her vehicle and the vehicle in front.

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The method of passing around the curve as shown in Figure 3 is correct.

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Even when it looks as though there will be a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle, the driver should not give up but should try to avoid the vehicle, even if just a little, by using the brake or steering wheel.

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If a two-wheeled vehicle is being driven in a position that can be seen from a four-wheeled vehicle, it won't be overlooked by the driver of the four-wheeled vehicle.

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Where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure 4, vehicles loaded with cargo of a height of up to 3.3 meters from the cargo bed may proceed.

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Parking and stopping are permitted in tunnels with vehicular lanes.

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Some pedestrians such as elderly people and children behave in an unexpected manner, so drivers must carefully observe their movements.

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When parking a regular motor vehicle on a general road in the daytime because of a breakdown, drivers should position an emergency warning reflector device or open the trunk or hood so that other drivers can see that the vehicle is broken down.

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When parking or stopping a regular motor vehicle on a general road at night, even if the driver positions an emergency warning reflector device at the rear of the vehicle, he or she must turn on the hazard lights, parking lights, or tail lamps.

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The owner of a vehicle must never lend it to a person who does not have a driver's license or to a person who has been drinking alcohol, or allow it to be taken without permission by others.

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Where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure 5, vehicles must not change lanes or pass on the side in order to overtake automobiles or general mopeds.

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The hand signal to use when reversing is as follows: signal with the arm extended diagonally downward from the vehicle and the palm facing back, waving backward.

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On a downward slope, the increase in speed causes stopping distance to become longer, so drivers should allow more distance between vehicles than when on level ground.

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When an automatic transmission vehicle is stopped and the gear shift is in a position other than Ⓟ or Ⓝ, it will start to move even if the accelerator is not depressed due to the "creep" phenomenon, so the driver should engage the handbrake and firmly depress the brake pedal.

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Overtaking or passing a vehicle that is displaying a novice driver or senior driver sign is prohibited.

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For traffic proceeding in the direction of the thinner arrow as shown in Figure 6, the meaning of the police officer's hand signal and that of the traffic signal are the same.

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The seating capacity noted on the motor vehicle inspection certificate does not include the driver.

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While driving on a national expressway and the driver feels tired, he or she may enter a sufficiently wide side strip to rest.

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The traffic sign shown in Figure 7 designates a bicycle crossing.

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Cargo may not be loaded on the seats of a regular passenger vehicle.

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Intersections and their vicinity are the most dangerous and accident-prone parts of the road, so in addition to paying attention to pedestrians and other vehicles, drivers must anticipate hidden dangers in places that can't be seen and proceed at as safe a speed and manner as possible.

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Getting a driver's license means not simply that one can drive a vehicle. One must be aware that his or her social responsibilities, such as criminal, administrative, and civil obligations, become more serious.

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When overtaking another vehicle on a road where the width of the left half of the road is less than 6 meters and where visibility is good, vehicles may cross the centerline into the part of the road on the right (except where prohibited by traffic signs or pavement markings).

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Traffic signs and pavement markings inform drivers of how to proceed, points requiring caution, and other details, in order to ensure that traffic flows safely and smoothly.

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When unavoidably forced to apply the brakes while driving at high speed, apply with several separate presses of the brake pedal, in addition to using the engine brake effectively.

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On side strips as shown in Figure 8, light vehicles may proceed but other vehicles are not permitted to enter to park or stop.

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Drivers of two-wheeled vehicles may be slow to detect conditions ahead of the vehicle or dangers to the side because the movement of their viewpoint, which emphasizes the road surface, narrows their field of vision.

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Driving with a suspended license during the suspension period constitutes driving without a valid license.

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At night when the lights of an oncoming vehicle are too bright, it is best to stare at them so as to quickly get used to their brightness.

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When beginning to overtake a vehicle ahead, in order to finish within a short distance, a driver should move as close as possible to the vehicle and then change lanes.

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Where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure 9, vehicles must not cross the road in order to enter or leave a location that is off the road on the left.

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The correct riding posture for two-wheeled vehicles is slouching forward so that wind pressure decreases, making driving easy.

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When proceeding through a railway crossing, even if one train has just passed by in one direction, there may be another train approaching from the opposite direction immediately afterward. Therefore, drivers must be sure to check the safety of the opposite direction.

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Where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure 10 on the road, a driver must proceed as indicated by the black arrow.

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The hydroplaning phenomenon, which occurs while driving at high speed, is the wave appearing in the tire that occurs when tire pressure is low.

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The hand signal for slowing down is the same as that for stopping.

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If the pressure of the front right tire is lower than that of the front left tire, the steering wheel will pull to the left.

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If driving for a long period, a driver should stop driving once every two hours and have a rest.

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When vehicle Ⓐ and vehicle Ⓑ are approaching an intersection that has no traffic signal and the streets are the same width, as shown in Figure 11, vehicle Ⓐ may not obstruct the progress of vehicle Ⓑ.

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Because visibility is poor when it is raining, in order to avoid a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle, it is best to approach the shoulder as close as possible and proceed.

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Parking is prohibited within 5 meters of a fire hydrant, a place where firefighting equipment is stored, or a fire alarm.

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When executing a right turn, the automobile must initially approach the right edge of the road as closely as possible and slow down immediately inside the center point of the intersection. (Except roundabout.)

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When the traffic signal is a flashing red light, vehicles must stop or slow down.

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Where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure 12, a passenger vehicle with 10 passengers may proceed.

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An automobile may stop for ten minutes on a road where there is less than 3.5 meters of space between the right side of the vehicle and the right side of the road while the driver stands beside the vehicle and gives instructions for the loading of cargo.

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The owner of an automobile (excluding two-wheeled motor vehicles) must obtain a personal parking place for it that is not on a road and is within 5 kilometers of the address or other base position from which the automobile will be used.

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If the driver notices that the vehicle behind is attempting to overtake the driver's own vehicle, when intending to overtake the vehicle ahead and checking for safety, he or she should give up the attempt to overtake the vehicle ahead.

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The traffic sign in Figure 13 indicates that there is a danger of animals appearing suddenly on the road.

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If drivers feel even slightly sleepy while driving at night, they should stop the vehicle in a safe location and take a nap or rest for a short time, resuming driving after they feel refreshed.

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On a road where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure 14, large-size and regular motorcycles may not proceed, but general mopeds may proceed.

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If unavoidably forced to park on an expressway due to a breakdown, the driver (and any passengers) should leave the vehicle and move to a safe location after completing the necessary measures to prevent a collision.

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Where there is a signboard as shown in Figure 15, only buses may follow the traffic signal indicated by the signboard.

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When a vehicle attempts to overtake the vehicle ahead, the vehicle ahead may not notice and begin to change to the right lane. If the driver of the overtaking vehicle senses danger, he or she may sound the horn.

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When tires wear down, the frictional resistance between the road surface and the tires decreases. Braking distance increases but reaction distance is not affected.

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If loading cargo that cannot be divided as shown in Figure 16, a driver need not obtain a permit from the police chief having jurisdiction over the place of departure.

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An inspection sticker indicates the month and year in which the inspection was made.

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Fatigue and its effects while driving are shown most strongly in the eyes; incidences of failing to notice something or mistaking what one sees become more frequent and the driver's sense of judgment deteriorates.

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When proceeding in a place such as a tunnel or in thick fog that inhibits one's ability to see 50 meters ahead (200 meters on an expressway), the lights must be turned on, even in the daytime.

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In the situation shown in Figure 17, vehicle Ⓐ has entered the intersection first intending to execute a right turn. If vehicle Ⓑ proceeds straight through, vehicle Ⓐ must wait inside the intersection until it passes, but if vehicle Ⓑ is executing a left turn, vehicle Ⓐ may go ahead and execute a right turn.

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At intersections with a traffic signal but no stop line, the correct position to stop is immediately before the traffic signal.

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Vehicles other than large-size trucks loaded with cargo may not use the slower traffic lane of an expressway.

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The traffic sign shown in Figure 18 designates a national expressway or a motorway.

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When a vehicle collides with an object at rest, if it can decrease its speed to half, the kinetic energy at the time of impact will be just about one-quarter of that generated when speed is not decreased.

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When the hand brake of a four-wheeled vehicle is pulled all the way, there should not be any room to pull it further.

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The traffic sign in Figure 19 warns drivers that the shoulder crumbles easily.

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When the brake is applied in response to danger, there is about 1 second of reaction time until the brake begins to take effect, so drivers must take this into consideration when driving.

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Corners are places where overtaking is prohibited and drivers must slow down.

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If an emergency vehicle is at or near an intersection, vehicles must clear the intersection, move to the left side of the road, and come to a stop (except for one-way streets).

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The motor vehicle inspection certificate and a compulsory automobile liability insurance form (including a mutual relief system insurance certificate) are important documents, so in order to prevent loss or theft when driving one's automobile, it is best to store them carefully in one's home separately from the vehicle.

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Caution is required when a two-wheeled vehicle passes a four-wheeled vehicle, because the two-wheeled vehicle may enter the blind spot of the four-wheeled vehicle and its driver may not be aware of the existence of the two-wheeled vehicle.

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On bad road surfaces such as mud or gravel, it is easy for the steering wheel to pull or the tires to slip, so the driver should reduce speed in advance and must not suddenly accelerate, brake, or swerve.

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In the situation shown in Figure 20, when vehicle Ⓐ passes the point indicated by Ⓧ, it must slow down.

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If a little coolant or oil is leaking under the vehicle, that is not a mechanical breakdown, so the vehicle may be driven.

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When the road is congested, automobiles and general mopeds may enter the side strip and proceed.

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When vehicles are proceeding in succession, if vehicles ahead are stopped at an intersection or railway crossing, or slowing down, vehicles must not take this opportunity to cut in between vehicles or cross in front of them.

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When the driver of a two-wheeled vehicle intends to proceed straight through an intersection, drivers of oncoming four-wheeled vehicles making right turns may make mistakes in judgment about distance or speed, so the driver of the two-wheeled vehicle must pay attention to the movement of the four-wheeled vehicles.

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Because visibility is significantly worse at night than in the daytime, pedestrians, cyclists, and others become difficult to see and may be detected late, so drivers must drive at a speed lower than that at which they would drive on the same road in the daytime.

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When entering a roadside garage, it is best to enter as indicated by the arrows as shown in Figure 21.