For foreigners in Japan
Your Japanese Driving License Starts Here.
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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Provisional
What the karimen (provisional licence) written test covers, and the pass line.
Take the real-format exam Full licenceThe honmen (full licence) written test covers everything in karimen, plus applied topics like expressways and motorcycles.
Take the real-format exam Licence conversionThe steps, documents and exempt countries for converting a foreign licence to a Japanese one.
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How it works
Start your driving test prep in 3 steps
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Pick a test 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.
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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- Tiếng Việt
- नेपाली
- 简体中文
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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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Road sign chart
Practice questions with answers (provisional test & licence conversion)
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Karimen (provisional) test Signals & signs
When an officer raises an arm vertically, traffic parallel to the officer's front has the same meaning as a yellow light.
The real test question (Japanese)
警察官が腕を垂直に上げているとき、その身体の正面に平行する方向の交通は、黄色の灯火の信号と同じ意味である。
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Answer: ○ True
With the arm raised, parallel traffic is yellow and crossing traffic is red.
腕を垂直に上げた場合、平行方向は黄、対面（交差）方向は赤と同じ意味になります。
More questions on this topic
- Signals & signs On a green light, a car may go straight, turn left or turn right in any case whatsoever.
- Signals & signs On a yellow light a car must not go past the stop line, but if it is too close to stop safely it may continue.
- Signals & signs At a flashing red signal a car may proceed slowly.
- Signals & signs At a flashing yellow signal a car must always come to a complete stop.
- Signals & signs When a green arrow points right, a car may also make a U-turn as well as turn right.
- Signals & signs When a police officer's hand signal differs from the traffic light, you must follow the traffic light.
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.
Exam-Day Cheat Sheet
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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