Okinawa SOFA Drivers Course Study Guide, Answered

Okinawa SOFA Drivers Course Study Guide, Answered-The operation of privately owned vehicles (POV) within Japan is considered a ____________ agreed upon between U.S. Forces Japan and the Japanese Provincial Government. - priviledge A primary rule throughout Japan dictates all vehicles (motorized or pedaled) remain to the far _________ side of the roadway where road conditions permit. - left Vehicles may partially cross or fully cross over multiple lanes to reach the far right side of the roadway under what circumstances? - - When traveling on multi-lane roadways. - Whenever the width of the left half of the road is insufficient for a vehicle to proceed. - Whenever a vehicle is unable to proceed on the left side of the road due to road damage, road construction work, or other impediments. - Whenever attempting to pass another vehicle. - When merging across multi-lane roadways in order to make a right hand turn. Vehicle may pass other vehicles under the conditions prescribed above when the center of the road is marked by a solid or broken ___________ line. - white Which road markings prohibit passing? - - Solid yellow centerline (no passing from either lane) - Double yellow centerline )(o passing from either lane) - Solid yellow centerline (no passing from the lane nearest the solid yellow line) When operating a vehicle at night during inclement weather, lane separation lines tend to _____________ due to the type of paint used on Japanese roadways. - fade TRUE or FALSE: A vehicle may cross the sidewalk when this is the only way to enter or exit a business, private residence, or similar location. - TRUE TRUE or FALSE: Vehicles must not be driven into safety zones. - TRUE These are designated "priority" for public buses, school buses and taxi cabs. - Bus Preferred Lanes These are for buses, taxicabs with passengers, and motorcycles exclusively during certain hours of the day. - Bus Exclusive Lanes The only time POV's are allowed in the bus exclusive lane is to _____________________. - make a left turn You can move into the bu