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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. --- 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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