Honmen exam no 2

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Question 1. A general moped executing a two-step right turn must keep its right turn signal on until it has proceeded straight ahead to the place at which it turns right.

Question 2. When passing an oncoming vehicle at night, the driver should dim the headlights or change their angle to point down so that they are not too bright for the oncoming vehicle, but when driving directly behind another vehicle, this is not necessary.

Question 3. When a police officer holds a lamp straight up, this lamp signal has the same meaning as a yellow light for traffic proceeding in all directions.

Question 4. The pavement marking shown in Figure indicates that a pedestrian crossing or bicycle crossing is ahead.

Question 5. The appropriate time to signal a left or right turn to exit the road is 30 meters before reaching the point where the turn will be made.

Question 6. Automobiles must be covered by compulsory automobile liability insurance or mutual relief system insurance, but mopeds need not be.

Question 7. Overtaking is prohibited at a pedestrian crossing or bicycle crossing or within 30 meters before one, but passing is not prohibited.

Question 8. Where there is a pavement marking as shown in Figure, vehicles traveling in lane A must not change lanes into lane B.

Question 9. When drivers are unavoidably forced by an earthquake to leave their vehicle on the road and move to a safe location, they should pull over to the left and park, stop the engine, and leave the key in the ignition or in a visible place (such as the driver's seat). Drivers of four-wheeled vehicles should close the windows and leave the doors unlocked.

Question 10. Automatic transmission vehicles never need to change the position of the gear shift from "D" (drive) while driving, even on long or steep downward slopes.

Question 11. When it rains, pedestrians pay attention to their footing and their field of vision is blocked by rain gear, so they may not notice the approach of a vehicle. Therefore, drivers must pay careful attention to their movements.

Question 12. When the lights of an oncoming vehicle are too bright, it is advisable not to stare but rather to move one’s gaze ahead somewhat to the left.

Question 13. Drivers of vehicles with a malfunctioning steering wheel or brakes must slow down and take care while driving.

Question 14. When there is a side strip designated by a single white line, a vehicle may enter the side strip to stop and park if there is 0.75 meters or more of space on the left side of the vehicle.

Question 15. Passing too close to or cutting in front of a regular vehicle that is displaying a sign indicating a novice driver, senior driver, or physically disabled driver is prohibited, but there are no such regulations relating to a regular vehicle displaying a learner driver sign.

Question 16. Close objects become more difficult to see when driving at 60 km/h than when driving at 30 km/h.

Question 17. The traffic sign shown in Figure designates a bicycle path or a dedicated road for bicycles.

Question 18. In the situation shown in Figure, vehicle A must not overtake vehicle B, even if it is safe ahead and to the rear.

Question 19. Where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure, only regular motor vehicles are allowed to drive on streetcar tracks.

Question 20. Automotive emissions contain harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides, and are a source of air pollution.

Question 21. When driving at night, even with the headlights on one cannot see far away, so it is advisable to train one’s eyes immediately to the front of the vehicle.

Question 22. When starting a four-wheeled vehicle on an uphill slope, use the parking brake as much as possible so as not to roll back.

Question 23. Vehicles must slow down at intersections with poor visibility to the left or right (excluding controlled intersections equipped with traffic signals, etc. and cases where the driver is proceeding on a road with the right of way), but depending on traffic conditions, it may be necessary to stop.

Question 24. When checking the chain of a two-wheeled vehicle by pressing the middle of the chain with one’s finger, there should be no slack and it should be tight.

Question 25. When towing a broken-down vehicle using a towing rope, the distance between vehicles must be 5 meters or less and a red cloth with an area of 0.3 square meters or more must be attached to the center of the rope.

Question 26. When parking or stopping a regular motor vehicle on an ordinary road without road illumination at night, the driver must turn on the hazard lights, parking lights, or tail lamps, or display an emergency warning reflector device, so that other drivers can see that his or her automobile is stopped or parked.

Question 27. Driving while one is feeling uneasy, is extremely tired, or is in poor physical condition can lead to accidents. Drivers should not drive in these circumstances.

Question 28. On the main through lanes of expressways, crossing and U-turns are prohibited, but reversing the minimum necessary distance is permitted.

Question 29. In the main through lanes of motorways with no maximum speed limit indicated, the designated maximum speed for regular motor vehicles is 60 km/h.

Question 30. On a road where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure, general mopeds must not exceed a speed of 30 km/h.

Question 31. The traffic sign shown in Figure indicates that a push-button type traffic signal is ahead.

Question 32. If a cross street is a road with right of way or it is wider, a vehicle must slow down and, depending on the situation, it may have to stop so as not to obstruct the progress of vehicles proceeding on the cross street.

Question 33. When a local bus is stopped at a bus stop and indicating its intention to enter traffic, vehicles approaching from behind must not obstruct its progress, unless not blocking the bus would require them to brake or swerve suddenly.

Question 34. When passing around a curve it is advisable to reduce speed just before the curve and enter it slowly, and then gradually accelerate slightly before completing the turn around the curve.

Question 35. When choosing a two-wheeled vehicle, one must select a model appropriate for his or her body size. Even if he or she is confident of his or her strength, it is dangerous to suddenly try to ride a large vehicle.

Question 36. The frictional resistance between tires and the road surface has a strong relationship to reaction distance.

Question 37. The length of cargo loaded onto a regular truck may be up to 1.2 times the length of the vehicle.

Question 38. Vehicles crossing a sidewalk or side strip in order to enter or leave a roadside gas station must stop immediately before the sidewalk or side strip if there are pedestrians, but if no pedestrians are present, vehicles may slow down and proceed.

Question 39. When intending to overtake another vehicle, a vehicle should reduce the clearance between it and the vehicle to be overtaken as much as possible in order to avoid a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle.

Question 40. There are only two types of traffic signs of the shape shown in Figure: “slow down” and “stop.”

Question 41. In places where crossing and U-turns are prohibited by traffic signs or pavement markings, driving in reverse is also prohibited.

Question 42. At an intersection where there is a signboard as shown in Figure, automobiles and general mopeds may turn left even if the signal is yellow or red, but specified small mopeds and light vehicles may not.

Question 43. Carrying cargo in the cargo bed in such a manner that it obstructs a clear view of the vehicle’s direction indicators, tail lamps, brake lights, license plate, etc. is permitted if a person to observe the cargo rides along.

Question 44. At an intersection where there is a pavement marking as shown in Figure, an automobile making a right turn must slow down outside the center of the intersection.

Question 45. Where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure, vehicles other than regular bicycles may not proceed.

Question 46. When the signal ahead is a red light and a green arrow pointing to the left at the same time, automobiles and general mopeds may proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow, but specified small mopeds and light vehicles may not proceed.

Question 47. According to the pavement markings shown in Figure, even if separate lanes for traffic proceeding in different directions are designated at an intersection, vehicles may proceed in another lane if an emergency vehicle is approaching or if it is unavoidable due to road construction, etc.

Question 48. The engine oil level must be kept within the range indicated on the oil level gauge (between F and L).

Question 49. In a lane where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure, regular motor vehicles may proceed at 8:00 p.m.

Question 50. The hand signal shown in Figure is the signal for slowing down or stopping.

Question 51. The maximum speed limit for regular motor vehicles with an engine displacement of 660 cc or less in the main through lanes of national expressways is 80 km/h.

Question 52. Driving at the same speed, the braking distance of a vehicle is less when loaded with heavy cargo than when loaded with light cargo.

Question 53. Using a mobile phone or looking at the screen of a car navigation system while driving is distracting and can lead to an accident, so drivers must not engage in these activities.

Question 54. When driving in fog, snowstorms or similar conditions, turn on fog lamps and headlights early, use the centerline, guard rail, and tail lamps of vehicles ahead as a guide, reduce speed, and if necessary sound the horn.

Question 55. A maximum speed limit is designated on national expressways, so even when it is raining or the weather is bad, the driver must drive as quickly as possible.

Question 56. If there is a person crossing a pedestrian crossing, but he or she stops when a vehicle approaches, the vehicle may continue to proceed as before.

Question 57. Parking is prohibited within 3 meters of the entrance to a garage, but the owner of the garage or related persons may park in front of a garage.

Question 58. On a road where there is a traffic sign as shown in Figure, mopeds may not proceed but large or regular motorcycles may proceed regardless of engine displacement.

Question 59. At the railway crossings where visibility is good, vehicles may slow down and proceed if safety can be ascertained.

Question 60. Two people may not ride a general moped at one time.

Question 61. Changing lanes unnecessarily creates a nuisance for drivers further behind, and can lead to accidents. Therefore, vehicles must remain in the same lane as they proceed as much as possible.

Question 62. If an automatic transmission vehicle’s engine stalls and will not turn over, it can be moved by putting the gear shift in "D" and using the starter motor as an emergency measure.

Question 63. When small children walking unattended, senior citizens, people with physical disabilities, or others with difficulty walking are passing, drivers must slow down or stop to allow them to pass safely.

Question 64. Stopping and parking are prohibited inside railway crossings and areas within 10 meters of the front or rear edge of a railway crossing.

Question 65. It is advisable to check carefully around a stopped vehicle, including across the roof and under the vehicle, in order to be prepared for people who might emerge unexpectedly from behind it.

Question 66. Two-wheeled vehicles are often overlooked by the drivers of four-wheeled vehicles, so when riding a two-wheeled vehicle, wear bright colored clothes and a helmet that are highly visible.

Question 67. In the situation shown in Figure, vehicle A may cross to the right to a minimum extent and overtake vehicle B.

Question 68. Overtaking a regular motor vehicle that is attempting to overtake a general moped is not prohibited double overtaking.

Question 69. When driving a regular motor vehicle, if the vehicle cannot be driven further on an expressway due to a breakdown, etc. the driver must place an emergency warning reflector device to the rear of the vehicle. At night (or during the day when visibility is 200 meters or less), in addition to putting out an emergency warning reflector device the driver must also turn on the hazard lights, parking lights, or tail lamps.

Question 70. When passing oncoming traffic on mountain roads, the vehicle going uphill should give way to the vehicle going downhill.

Question 71. Large vehicles have a large wheelbase differential and there is also a blind spot (from the viewpoint of the driver) at the left rear, so drivers must be careful to avoid cutting off pedestrians or cyclists who may be proceeding on the left side of the vehicle.

Question 72. On the main through lanes of national expressways with two or more vehicular lanes, trailers must use the leftmost lane.

Question 73. Roads must not be used as personal parking places for automobiles.

Question 74. Daily checks include not only those performed when the vehicle is stopped, but also those performed during driving.

Question 75. When a police officer holds his or her arms straight out to the sides horizontally, this has the same meaning as a red light for traffic proceeding toward the front or back of the officer.

Question 76. Drivers must take care that passengers do not open the doors carelessly.

Question 77. On a road where the left side is less than 6 meters wide and the centerline is a solid yellow line, vehicles may not cross the line to enter the right-hand part of the road for the purpose of overtaking.

Question 78. The main through lane is the part of an expressway for ordinary high-speed traffic (not including acceleration lanes, deceleration lanes, slower traffic lanes, side strips, and road shoulders).

Question 79. When driving a two-wheeled vehicle in the summer, the driver should wear cool garments such as short-sleeved shirts and shorts.

Question 80. Overtaking is prohibited along steep downward slopes, but not steep upward slopes.

Question 81. If travel plans put undue strain on the driver or vehicle, the driver’s care may be lacking, his or her attention may be reduced, and he or she may tend to drive too fast without noticing. Drivers should allow for leeway when making travel plans.

Question 82. The traffic sign shown in Figure designates that vehicles may park if the road is at least 6 meters wide.

Question 83. When leaving a main through lane, reduce speed sufficiently while in the main through lane before entering the deceleration lane.

Question 84. Driver’s license and equivalent may be renewed within the period of time; starting two months prior to the birthday that is prior to the expiration date of the term of validity, up to the expiration date itself.

Question 85. When overtaking a streetcar on a road where there are rails in the center, vehicles must pass on the right side.

Question 86. Colliding with a concrete wall at 60 km/h has the same impact force as falling from a height of about 14 meters (a five-story building).

Question 87. When moving into traffic from the edge of the road, it is not particularly necessary to signal if the driver makes sure there is no vehicle approaching from the rear.

Question 88. When depressing the brake pedal of a four-wheeled vehicle all the way, it is best if there is a little space between the pedal and the floorboard (pedal reserve distance).

Question 89. When driving a two-wheeled vehicle in the summer, the driver should wear cool garments such as short-sleeved shirts and shorts.

Question 90. On a snow-covered road, the wheel prints made by previous vehicles are extremely slick, so drivers must avoid the prints as much as possible.

Question 91. You are driving along at 40 km/h. What kinds of things should you be careful of?

1. The vehicle ahead will probably take a long time turning left, so I’ll move to the far right of my lane and partly enter the next lane by crossing the center line.
2. The vehicle ahead will turn left immediately, so I’ll keep driving at this speed.
3. Even after the vehicle ahead turns left its cargo might remain in my lane, so I’ll reduce my speed and maintain vehicle distance.

Question 92. You are driving along at 30 km/h. What kinds of things should you be careful of?

1. I think if I hurry I can pass the pedestrians before the oncoming vehicle gets near, so I’ll increase my speed and keep driving.
2. The child might dash out in front of my vehicle, so I’ll sound my horn and keep driving.
3. It would be better to pass the oncoming vehicle before passing the pedestrians, so I’ll reduce my speed, move to the left, and stop.

Question 93. You are driving along at 30 km/h. What kinds of things should you be careful of?

1. It would be dangerous to suddenly swerve away from an oncoming vehicle, so I’ll drive as closely as possible to the left edge of the road.
2. Where other vehicles have passed the snow is packed and slippery, so I’ll drive where the soft snow has accumulated.
3. My vehicle has studless tires and tire chains, so I’ll drive just as I would in regular road conditions.

Question 94. You are driving along at 15 km/h. When you are turning left at an intersection where the light for pedestrians has begun to flash, what kinds of things should you be careful of?

1. The cyclist might cross recklessly, so I’ll stop before the crosswalk and see what happens.
2. If I stop suddenly I might be hit by the vehicle behind me, so to warn the driver I’ll apply the brake with several separate presses of the brake pedal.
3. The bicycle is still far away and I think I can complete the left turn before it gets near, so I’ll hurry and turn left.

Question 95. You are driving along at 30 km/h. What kinds of things should you be careful of?

1. The cyclist and the children may not have noticed my vehicle approaching, so to be prepared for any sudden movements I’ll reduce my speed so that I can stop at any time.
2. It would be dangerous to pass the bicycle and the children at the same time, so while I have the chance I’ll accelerate and overtake the bicycle.
3. If I keep driving as I am now I won’t be able to respond to any sudden movements of the cyclist or children, so I’ll reduce my speed and maintain a distance behind the bicycle until I pass the children.