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Your Japanese Driving License Starts Here.

Q: How many questions are on the written test?

It depends on which exam you take. Karimen (provisional) test: 50 true/false questions, Time limit: 30 minutes, Pass: 45 or more out of 50; Honmen (full licence) test: 90 true/false + 5 hazard-prediction questions, Time limit: 50 minutes, Pass: 90 or more out of 100; Knowledge check (conversion): 50 true/false questions, No time limit, Pass: 45 or more out of 50

Q: What score do I need to pass?

All three exams require 90% or more, scored out of 100. Karimen (provisional) test: 50 true/false questions, Time limit: 30 minutes, Pass: 45 or more out of 50; Honmen (full licence) test: 90 true/false + 5 hazard-prediction questions, Time limit: 50 minutes, Pass: 90 or more out of 100; Knowledge check (conversion): 50 true/false questions, No time limit, Pass: 45 or more out of 50

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Everything you need to pass, in one app

Covers karimen, honmen, and the foreign licence conversion test.

Real exam-style tests Practice with the same format as the real test — 50 questions, 90% to pass.

Explanation for every answer See why each answer is right or wrong.

Track your progress by category See at a glance which topics need more work.

Flag questions to review Mark tricky questions and come back to them later.

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Trap-wording radar Your accuracy on each type of wording. The low ones are your weak patterns.

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Japanese Traffic Rules

The traffic rules that come up most in the written test, organised by topic. Road signs have their own page.

Guide

Guides to the paperwork and steps involved in getting a licence.

How to get a licence

Driving school or direct application — know the cost and time difference before you start.

Karimen Written Test Guide

What the karimen (provisional licence) written test covers, and the pass line.

Honmen Written Test Guide

The honmen (full licence) written test covers everything in karimen, plus applied topics like expressways and motorcycles.

Licence conversion guide

The steps, documents and exempt countries for converting a foreign licence to a Japanese one.

Document pre-check

Clear the reasons applications get turned away at the counter — before your appointment. 15 questions, about 3 minutes.

Legal definition cards

The written test asks about Japanese legal definitions directly. These cards drill the numbers and the exact boundaries.

Privacy policy

The Japanese text is authoritative. Other languages are provided for understanding; where they differ, the Japanese governs.

Terms of use

The Japanese text is authoritative. Other languages are provided for understanding; where they differ, the Japanese governs.

Glossary

Japanese terms that come up constantly in the theory test. Learn the Japanese wording too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about karimen, honmen, and foreign licence conversion.

What is Karimen?

Karimen is the provisional licence issued after you pass stage one at a driving school, or the aptitude, written and practical exams on the direct-application route. You need it before practising on public roads.

What is Honmen?

Honmen is the full driving licence, issued after you pass the driving-school graduation test (or the direct-application practical exam) and the honmen written exam at the licence centre.

What is Gaimen Kirikae?

Gaimen Kirikae (foreign licence conversion) is the process of converting a foreign driving licence into a Japanese one. Depending on your country, it can require only a knowledge check, or also a practical exam.

How many questions are on the written test?

It depends on which exam you take.

Karimen (provisional) test — 50 true/false questions / Time limit: 30 minutes / Pass: 45 or more out of 50
Honmen (full licence) test — 90 true/false + 5 hazard-prediction questions / Time limit: 50 minutes / Pass: 90 or more out of 100
Knowledge check (conversion) — 50 true/false questions / No time limit / Pass: 45 or more out of 50

What score do I need to pass?

All three exams require 90% or more, scored out of 100.

Karimen (provisional) test — 50 true/false questions / Time limit: 30 minutes / Pass: 45 or more out of 50
Honmen (full licence) test — 90 true/false + 5 hazard-prediction questions / Time limit: 50 minutes / Pass: 90 or more out of 100
Knowledge check (conversion) — 50 true/false questions / No time limit / Pass: 45 or more out of 50

Is MenkyoDojo free? Do I need an account?

Yes — MenkyoDojo is free. You can practice a full set of karimen questions with no sign-up. Creating a free account (no payment involved) unlocks every question across karimen, honmen and gaimen kirikae.

Which languages does MenkyoDojo support?

MenkyoDojo is available in: 日本語, English, Tiếng Việt, नेपाली, 简体中文

Is MenkyoDojo affiliated with the Japanese government or police?

* These are practice questions for study. Sign artwork comes from Wikimedia Commons (public domain). This app does not guarantee that it matches the real exam or the latest law. Always check your prefectural police / licence centre for official information.

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