Transport
Tips for Driving a Car or Riding a Bicycle
July 16, 2026
Learn the basic rules for staying safe on the road. Whether you drive a car or ride a bicycle, following traffic rules protects both you and others around you.
**When driving a car**
- Follow traffic rules and always drive safely.
- Always wear your seatbelt, and never drink and drive.
**Things to keep in mind when riding a bicycle**
- Bicycles should ride on the roadway. However, in some cases, you may also ride on the sidewalk.
- Obey traffic signals and road signs.
**Caution at intersections**
- When crossing an intersection on a bicycle, travel in the same direction as vehicles and always check the traffic signals carefully.
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Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan "Life and Work Guidebook" 第8版
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/portal/guidebook_all.html
This article was reorganized by SIAデジタルテクノロジー株式会社 based on the above source.
※This language version is a machine translation from the Japanese version (SIAデジタルテクノロジー株式会社).
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