COURSE II LOCAL CONDITIONS TESTKADENA AB, JAPAN

1. What are the speed limits in school zones on base?
a. 10 KPH
b. 25 KPH
c. 30 KPH
d. 40 KPH

2. Vehicle operators will be ticketed if passengers are not wearing seatbelts.
a. Trueb. False

3. Two diamonds painted on the roadway are a pre-warning that:a. The road is closed ahead.
b. You are on a one way street.
c. You are approaching a pedestrian crosswalk.
d. Children are present in the area.

4. Failure to maintain current Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI) for your POV(s) will result in:a. No action, JCI is not required unless my car is an American model.
b. Suspension or revocation of driving privileges for up to one year.
c. Suspension or revocation of driving privileges for up 14 days.
d. No action if you are the operator, but not the owner of the vehicle.

5. When driving through parking lots, the speed limit is:a. 15 KPH (9 MPH)
b. 5 KPH (3 MPH)
c. 8 KPH (5 MPH)
d. 20 KPH (12 MPH)

6. When driving in Japan, you may make a left turn on red:a. After carefully checking your side and rear-view mirrors.
b. Only on base.
c. Only on Kadena AB, and when you have a directional arrow.
d. Never.

7. Which of the following is incorrect concerning crosswalks?
a. Pedestrians entering the crosswalk have the right of way.
b. Vehicle operators must use caution when approaching crosswalks.

c. Vehicle operators must be prepared to stop at the solid white line if pedestrians enter the crosswalk.
d. Pedestrians are not responsible for exercising due care and caution when crossing at crosswalks, since they
have the right of way.

8. What is the maximum speed limit on base (unless otherwise posted)?
a. 30 KPH
b. 40 KPH
c. 50 KPH
d. None of the above; speed limit signs will always be posted.

9. Which of the following is the number one cause of vehicle accidents in Japan involving Kadena Air Basepersonnel?
a. Vehicle operators stopping suddenly.
b. Failure to yield the right of way.
c. Improperly designed intersections.
d. Brake failure.

10. On Kadena Air Base, when can you LEGALLY pass a school or shuttle bus displaying hazard lights that is
actively loading or unloading passengers?
a. When you feel it is safe to do so.
b. You never need to stop for a school bus.
c. Only when the driver waves you by and it is safe to do so.
d. None of the above.

11. As a new driver in Japan, not accustomed to driving on the left side of the road, which one of the following is
not a good tip to remember?
a. Always think left behind the wheel.
b. Remember the three most common areas you may catch yourself on the wrong side or the road: making turns
at intersections, exiting parking lots and driveways, and in emergency situations.
c. When driving a vehicle with the steering wheel on the right side, the drivers side of the vehicle should always
be closest to the center line of the road.
d. Every now and then, purposely drive on the wrong side of the road to keep other drivers alert.

12. Which of the following statements best describes the rules for cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle?
a. Hands-free devices are discouraged unless the vehicle is safely parked.
b. Cell phones can only be used while operating a privately owned vehicle but not while operating a Government
owned vehicle.
c. You may use a cell phone while operating a vehicle as long as the call lasts less than 5 minutes.
d. Cell phones are only allowed to be used by the operator of a vehicle while driving off of a government
installation.

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a. Do Not Enterb. No Stopping or No Parkingc. No Parking

d. Danger Zone

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a. Do Not Enterb. No Overtakingc. No Parking

d. Closed to All Vehicles

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a. Minimum Speed Limit

b. Maximum Speed Limitc. 30 km Zone

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a. Left Turn Permittedb. Left Turn Only

. a. Through Traffic Onlyb. Fewer Lanesc. One Way

d. End of Control Zone

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c. Only Designated directions permitted

d. No Crossing

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a. No stoppingb. No right turn Crossingc. No Left Turn

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a. Yieldb. No Parkingc. Parking Onlyd. . Stop

d. Designated Turn Only

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a. Yieldb. No Parkingc. Parking Only

d. No Right Turne. Stop