When passing a pedestrian on a road with no separate footway, you must both leave a safe gap and always slow down.

Explanation

False. The provision says "keep a safe gap, or slow down" — either one satisfies it. Where the road is too narrow to leave a gap, slow right down as you pass.

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Related terms

• Slowing down (jokō)

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