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Overtaking: Japan Licence Test Practice Questions

Overtaking questions test where passing is permitted and the places it is prohibited outright.

Quick answerThe bank contains 52 overtaking questions, 8 of them illustrated. Five representative questions are shown below; follow a set link to study the topic in full.

Every question below appears in the numbered sets listed under “Study this topic by set”. Answers are shown immediately; each carries the same explanation used in the practice app.

Sample questions

Karimen set 3Source question 1Overtaking

Sample question 1

Japanese licence-test illustration: Diagram: vehicle Ⓑ overtaking Ⓐ across centerline

When attempting to overtake vehicle Ⓐ, vehicle Ⓑ may cross the centerline.

Answer: False

Explanation: A vehicle proceeding in a lane where there is a yellow solid line must not cross the centerline to overtake.
Karimen set 5Source question 12Overtaking

Sample question 2

Japanese licence-test illustration: Round red sign: no overtaking

Even where there is a traffic sign as shown in the figure, a vehicle may overtake unless it crosses the centerline.

Answer: False

Explanation: Overtaking is prohibited whether or not a vehicle crosses the centerline.
Honmen set 1Source question 23Overtaking

Sample question 3

Japanese licence-test illustration: Figure 5: no-overtaking sign

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.

Answer: True

Explanation: In a no overtaking zone, vehicles must not change lanes in order to overtake automobiles or mopeds.
Karimen set 1Source question 3Overtaking

Sample question 4

Overtaking general mopeds is permitted, even where overtaking other vehicles is prohibited.

Answer: False

Explanation: A vehicle must not overtake general mopeds either.
Karimen set 1Source question 7Overtaking

Sample question 5

Drivers must not attempt to overtake when it will not be possible to re-enter the left-hand lane without obstructing the progress of the vehicle ahead.

Answer: True

Explanation: This is obviously right if one considers the vehicle overtaken.

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