MenkyoDojo is a web-based Japanese driving test practice app that helps you learn, prepare, and pass with confidence. Study anytime, anywhere with real exam-style questions.
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Choose karimen, honmen, or the gaimen conversion test. No account required.
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Practice in real exam format
Answer true/false questions and read the explanation for each one.
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Review your mistakes
Repeat only the questions you got wrong until they stick.
See your weak spots at a glance.
Your progress (example)
道路標識
92%
交差点
74%
駐停車
51%
運転者の心得
86%
Suggested: practice 10 more "parking & stopping" questions.
The questions you got wrong matter most.
Questions you missed are automatically collected for review. Try them again until they click.
Study in your own language.
Japan's traffic rules can feel harder than they are, just because of the language. MenkyoDojo lets you check questions and explanations in your language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 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.
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.
Trap-wording radarYour accuracy on each type of wording. The low ones are your weak patterns.
Choose a topic
Road sign chart
Japanese Traffic Rules
The traffic rules that come up most in the written test, organised by topic. Road signs have their own page.
Key Numbers to Memorise
The distances, speeds and time limits the written test asks about, grouped by topic so you don't mix up the similar ones.
Stopping Distance Simulator
See how much further you travel before stopping as speed increases.
Guide
Guides to the paperwork and steps involved in getting a licence.
Articles
Hazard prediction, traffic rules, numbers, stopping distance, road signs and terminology — topics people search for most.
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.
Hazard Prediction Question Guide
How hazard-prediction questions on the honmen exam are scored, with a free worked example.
Licence conversion guide
The steps, documents and exempt countries for converting a foreign licence to a Japanese one.
The exemption list, required documents and fees change over time and are handled slightly differently by each prefecture. Always confirm with your local licence centre before applying.
Document pre-check
Clear the reasons applications get turned away at the counter — before your appointment. 15 questions, about 3 minutes.
This check lists what to confirm before you go. Practice differs by prefecture and this is not a guarantee that your application will be accepted. Always confirm with your local licence centre.
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.
Practical Driving Test: Safety-Check Guide
Walk-around, over-the-shoulder checks, keeping left before a left turn. Step through what examiners watch for.
In the practical test (including the skills check for converting a foreign licence) examiners look less at how smoothly you drive and more at whether you visibly check, every time. The steps below separate what the Road Traffic Act requires from the checks examiners commonly expect.
Before getting in
Commonly expected in the testWalk around the car from front to back and check around and underneath it for people or objects.
LawBefore opening the driver’s door, turn and check that no car or bicycle is coming from behind.Road Traffic Act, Art. 71(1) (4-3)
Commonly expected in the testOpen the door only a little, get in quickly and close it straight away.
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After getting in
Commonly expected in the testMake sure the door is fully closed, then lock it.
Commonly expected in the testAdjust the seat, then the rear-view mirror and both side mirrors.
LawFasten your seat belt.Road Traffic Act, Art. 71-3(1)
Commonly expected in the testPress the brake and check the gear position before starting the engine.
Moving off
LawSignal right.Road Traffic Act, Art. 53(1)
Commonly expected in the testCheck behind in the rear-view mirror and the right mirror.
Commonly expected in the testLook over your right shoulder (a direct visual check) to cover the blind spot the mirrors miss.
LawIf a vehicle behind would have to suddenly brake or swerve, wait.Road Traffic Act, Art. 26-2(2)
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Left turn (blind-spot check and keeping left)
LawSignal left 30 m before the intersection.Road Traffic Act Enforcement Order, Art. 21
Commonly expected in the testCheck the left mirror, then look over your left shoulder for motorbikes or bicycles coming up on your inside.
LawMove to the left edge of the road in advance, closing the gap a motorbike could squeeze into.Road Traffic Act, Art. 34(1)
LawCheck the left side once more just before turning, then turn slowly along the left edge.Road Traffic Act, Art. 34(1)
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Right turn
LawSignal right 30 m before the intersection.Road Traffic Act Enforcement Order, Art. 21
LawCheck behind on the right, then move toward the centre of the road in advance.Road Traffic Act, Art. 34(2)
LawCheck oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians, then turn slowly just inside the centre of the intersection.Road Traffic Act, Art. 34(2)
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Changing lanes
LawSignal about 3 seconds before changing lanes.Road Traffic Act Enforcement Order, Art. 21
Commonly expected in the testCheck the mirrors, then look over your shoulder on the side you are moving to.
LawIf a vehicle behind would have to brake or swerve suddenly, do not change lanes.Road Traffic Act, Art. 26-2(2)
Commonly expected in the testMove over gently and cancel the signal once you are in the lane.
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Stop signs and level crossings
LawAt a “止まれ” (stop) sign, bring the car to a complete stop just before the stop line.Road Traffic Act, Art. 43
Commonly expected in the testWhile stopped, look left and right, and move off only when it is safe.
LawAt a level crossing, stop just before it (or before the stop line) and cross only after checking it is safe. Opening the window to listen as well helps.Road Traffic Act, Art. 33(1)
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Getting out
Commonly expected in the testStop at the left edge, apply the parking brake and turn off the engine.
LawLook over your right shoulder to make sure no car or bicycle is coming.Road Traffic Act, Art. 71(1) (4-3)
Commonly expected in the testOpen the door a little, check once more, then get out and close it promptly.
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Test course skills
The crank, S-curve, reversing into a bay, parallel parking, hill starts and more: seven course tasks where people lose points, step by step. Free with an account.
The crank (right-angle bends) Free account
The 4 steps are free with an account (no payment).
The S-curve Free account
The 4 steps are free with an account (no payment).
Reversing into a bay Free account
The 4 steps are free with an account (no payment).
Parallel parking Free account
The 4 steps are free with an account (no payment).
Hill start Free account
The 4 steps are free with an account (no payment).
Crosswalks (pedestrians first) Free account
The 4 steps are free with an account (no payment).
Pulling in to stop Free account
The 4 steps are free with an account (no payment).
Detailed scoring rules differ by test centre and are not published. Always check the guidance of the centre where you take the test.
Signal timing, speeds, parking distances and trick wording on one page. Print it or save as PDF.
Driving Licence Test Centre Guides
Test centres in all 47 prefectures. Search by map, name or your location, and see which handle foreign licence conversion and which languages the written test is in.
Mistake Notebook
Every question you have got wrong is kept here. Answer it correctly and it leaves the notebook automatically.
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