When passing near a pedestrian, you must always come to a complete stop.

Explanation

You must either leave a safe gap between your car and the pedestrian, or slow down. A full stop is not required.

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Related terms

• Coming to a stop (ichiji teishi)
• Slowing down (jokō)

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