Lesson · For the final test (本免)

Accidents, breakdowns and disasters

Your duties after an accident, and what to do in a breakdown, an earthquake or another disaster.

Rules as of Oct 22, 2026

What the test asks about

  • Accident: stop, help the injured, prevent further danger. (教則 第10章 第1節 1(1)(2))
  • Strong blow to the head: see a doctor. (教則 第10章 第1節 2)
  • Route bus or emergency vehicle: crew may handle aid and report. (教則 第10章 第1節 1(3))
  • Night breakdown on an ordinary road: hazard lights or warning device. (教則 第10章 第2節 2)
  • Leaving the car in a quake: key inside, doors unlocked. (教則 第10章 第3節 3(1)エ)
  • Earthquake early warning: hazard lights, slow down gently. (教則 第10章 第3節 2)
  • Always report an accident to the police. (教則 第10章 第1節 1(3); 2)
  • Don't move the injured, especially head injuries, unless danger. (教則 第10章 第1節 1(2))
  • Witnesses help the injured and report the car. (教則 第10章 第1節 3(1)(2))
  • Tow rope: gap 5 m or less, white cloth 30 cm+. (教則 第10章 第2節 4)
  • Earthquake while driving: no hard braking, stop on the left. (教則 第10章 第3節 3(1)ア)
  • Don't evacuate by car, except to escape a tsunami. (教則 第10章 第3節 3(2)ア)

Check yourself

10 questions from this topic, with the answer and the rule after each one.

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