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Japanese Traffic Regulations
Need to know for SOFA stamp
68
Driving Skills
Not Applicable
02/19/2017

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Term
Vehicles shall not enter an intersection even if the trtaffic signal is green if doing so will _________________.
Definition
block cross traffic due to stalled rush-hour traffic.
Term
Any roadway with a centerline or traffic lane that crosses through an intersection is considered the ______________ and vhicles traveling on this road have the _______________.
Definition

1) priority road

2) right of way

Term

When traveling through an intersection you must pay attention to:

1)______________

2)______________

Definition

1) Other Vehicles

2) Pedestrians

Term
Vehicles shall not cross into crosswalks, railroad crossings, or any other portions of the road if it will cause an______________
Definition
impedement of traffic
Term
How far before turning shall a driver initiate their turn signal or hand signal?
Definition
30 meters
Term
When is it exceptable to sound a vehicles horn?
Definition
A) When required by law or in an effort to avert a hazardous situation.
Term
Does Japanese law require use of headlights during inclement weather? Does U.S. installations require use of headlights during inclement weather?
Definition

1) No

2) Yes

Term
[image]
Definition
Left Turn Permitted on Red
Term
Are left turns on red permitted off military installations?
Definition
Only if green signal arrow is present or white sign with a blue arrow.
Term
[image]
Definition
Sound horn
Term
SOFA licensed driver should note that vehicles must be inspected every _______ years for a Japanese Compensatory Insurance (JCI). Upon passing inspection an up to date sticker must be displayed on the vehicles____________.
Definition

2 years

Windshield

Term
What side of the road should all vehicles travel on?
Definition
Left
Term
[image]
Definition
1) Bus exclusive lane
Term
What road marking permitts passing a vehicle on the right?
Definition
Solid or Broken WHITE line
Term
Solid Yellow line?
Definition
NO passing from either lane
Term
Double solid yellow centerline?
Definition
No passing from either lane
Term
Solid yellow line next to a broken yellow centerline?
Definition
No passing from the lane nearest the solid line
Term
When do pedestrians have the right of way on sidewalks or crosswalks?
Definition
ALL THE TIME
Term
[image]
Definition

1) Emergency Phone

2) Emergency Parking

Term
[image]
Definition
look at the signs.......
Term
[image]
Definition
parking + food........ but you knew that.
Term
Which lane is considered the passing lane when 3 or more adjoining lanes are traveling in the same direction?
Definition
Far right
Term
Who responsibility is it to ensure the car is road worthy, mechanically sound, and all cargo is secured?  What happens if your car breaks down due to negligence or cargo is lost?
Definition

1) The driver

2) Monitary Fine

Term

When is passing prohibited?

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

Definition

1) within 30 meters of crosswalks

2) Blind curves

3) near the top of upgrades or steep downgrades

4) inside tunnels

5) designated "no passing zones"

Term
[image]
Definition
dont do it
Term
[image]
Definition
bus priority
Term
You are not permitted to park within _________ meters or less of fire stations or fire hydrant.
Definition
5
Term

You are not permitted to park within _________ meters or less of a fire alarm.

 

Definition
1
Term

Personnel will not operate a rented or borrowed vehicle unless the following requirements are met:

1)

2)

3)

Definition

1) Operators have a valid USFJ Form 4EJ for the type of motor vehicle operated.

 2) If the owner is unavailable, operators have the owner's written permission in thier immediate possesion while operating the motor vehicle.

3) The vehicle is covered with appropriate insurance.

Term

Upon request from Japanese of US law enforcement vehicle operators must produce:

 

1)

2)

3)

Definition

1) Proof of ownership or registration

2) Valid USFJ form 4EJ

3) Proof of JCI and property damage liability insurance (PDI)

Term
Driving without license/permit or letting another drive without such will result in punishment of up to ______ years confinement and no more then _______ yen?
Definition

1) 3 years

2) 500,000 yen

Term
Anyone who knowingly gets into a vehicle witn an unlicensed driver is subject to punishment of up to ______ years confinement and no more then _______ yen?
Definition

1) 3

2) 500,000

Term
How long do owners/operators have to report an accident to their insurance companies? Under what circumstances are their exceptions to this rule?
Definition

1) 72 hours

2) hospitalized or incapable of doing so

Term
Children of ____ years or young shall not be left in a vehicle unattended.
Definition
9
Term
No driver shall follow any emergency vehicle responding to a call within _____ feet (____ meters) or parking within _____ feet (_____ meters) of where and emergency vehicle has stopped.
Definition

1) 500 ft (152 meters)

2) 500 ft (152 meters)

Term
Can you use a cell phone while driving? Can you place a call on speaker phone? Can you wear headphones?
Definition

1) only with hands-free calling

2) NO

3) NO

Term
[image]
Definition

be able to recall:

1) stop

2) no throughfare (closed to vics)

3) no entry

4) no passing

5) no u-turn

6) no ped crossing

7) speed limit/max speed

8) no parking signs

9) max width/hight/weight

Term
[image]
Definition
bikers do your thing.....cars fuck off
Term
[image]
Definition
caution
Term
[image]
Definition
road narrows
Term
[image]
Definition
number of lanes reduced
Term
[image]
Definition
merge
Term
[image]
Definition
Prevailing side wind
Term
[image]
Definition
motor vehicles only
Term
[image]
Definition
two step turn for mopeds........Now Gone An 2 Step
Now We Jiggy Wit It
Term
[image]
Definition
primary road
Term
[image]
Definition
You love me and you've seen me and you know me. I'm Old Gregg!
Term
[image]
Definition
sure is
Term
[image]
Definition

1) new driver.......still got their V-card

2) driver > 70

3) driver >70

Term
[image]
Definition
handicapped.........handicapable
Term
[image]
Definition
dude cant hear shit
Term
BAC range for DUI
Definition
.03 - .079
Term
BAC for DWI
Definition
>0.08
Term

Parking in these locations is ilegal:

1)

2)

3)

4)

Definition

1 - within 3 meters or less of motor vehicle entrance

2 - wihtin 1 meter or less of fire alarm

3 - wihtin 5 meters or less of roadway construction project

4 - along stretches of road with red/yellow painted curbs

Term
No vehicle will park in any location where there is less than _____ meters of clear-space between the vehicle and the road way.
Definition
0.5 meters
Term
Be aware that a police officer my have a parked vehicle within 50 meters to resolve any obstruction to the flow of traffic. If moving the vehicle within 50 meters does not resolve this problem the vehicle may be impounded. Who will pay for this shit?
Definition
you
Term
vehicle traveling on a _______ road has the right of way
Definition
priority
Term
A vehicle approaching an intersection from the Left or Right has the right of way?
Definition
Left
Term
max speed limit for all truck < 5 tons and passanger vics/buses with engines >25cc
Definition
60km/h
Term
max speed limit for trucks >5 tons, special vics, or engines <251cc
Definition
50 km/h
Term
max speed limit for 2 wheeled vics under 50cc displacement?
Definition
30 km/h
Term
how close should you follow other vehicles
Definition
3-4 seconds traveling distance
Term
what side should you pass on while overtaking another vehicle?
Definition
right
Term
[image]
Definition
crosswalk ahead
Term
[image]
Definition
safety zone = no stopping zone
Term
do not impede a pubic bus from changing lanes when they are signaling to do so.
Definition
he who has a bigger vehicle can assert their dominance
Term
When a bus stops, do NOT proceed. All vehicles in both directions must immediately stop until the bus moves or the driver signals to proceed.
Definition

Everybody on, good, great, grand, wonderful.

 

No yelling on the bus!

Term
do you have to wear seat belts
Definition
yes dumbass
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