When another vehicle is stopped just before a pedestrian crossing, you may simply slow down as you pass it and move ahead.

Explanation

You must come to a complete stop before passing such a vehicle and moving ahead, not merely slow down, because a pedestrian may emerge from behind the stopped vehicle.

Guides that explain this

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Related terms

• Pedestrian crossing (ōdan hodō)
• Slowing down (jokō)
• Coming to a stop (ichiji teishi)

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