One of the characteristics of license training camps is that you can get your license in a short period of time. Each driving school offers its own unique services, such as lodging that looks like a resort hotel, meals prepared by a private chef, a cake buffet, and transportation expenses, so if you can secure a date for the training camp, you can create an environment where you can enjoy learning.

However, the driver's license training camp takes a minimum of 14 days (13 nights and 14 days) for Regular Automatic and a minimum of 16 days (15 nights and 16 days) for Regular Manual, and the training schedule is packed. Because the period is long, some people are worried, ``What if I can't complete the curriculum well and have to extend my stay?'' or ``If I have to extend my stay, how much will it cost?''

In this article, for those who are worried about extending their stay and are confused about the option of a driver's license training camp, we will explain the cases in which the driver's license training camp will be extended, the period and percentage of the extension, additional fees, and measures to prevent the driver's license training camp from becoming an extension. To do. After gaining basic knowledge about overstaying, let's go to the license training camp.

免許合宿が延泊になるよくあるケース　

Only about 10% of cases require an extended stay at a license training camp, which is not that common. However, this does not mean that some people may need to stay overnight, so it is important to be aware of the cases that are likely to result in an extended stay and deal with them so that you can be prepared to proceed with your training as scheduled.

Unable to attend lessons due to poor health

There are cases where students become unwell in an unfamiliar place and are unable to take lessons, or fail a test and need to stay overnight. Not only is this your first lesson, but you're also living with people you don't know, so it's not uncommon for stress to build up without you even realizing it.

Due to the response to the new coronavirus, driving schools have become stricter in handling those who are unwell. You may not be able to attend lessons if you have a cold, hay fever, fatigue, or a headache caused by stress.

I had to go home temporarily due to family matters.

Most driving schools basically do not allow students to return home temporarily. This is because students are scheduled to have lessons from morning to night every day, making it difficult to catch up on lessons they missed while they were home for a while.

In addition, many driving schools that offer training camps cannot accept training camps in the prefecture where you have your resident card, so you will inevitably have to stay at a driving school that is far away from your home. Normally, it is not acceptable to say, ``I'm going home because I ran some errands.''

The following are examples of cases in which temporary home leave is permitted:

• New year holiday season
• Plans communicated in advance (hospital examinations, weddings, memorial services, school events, etc.)
• If you fail the provisional license exam three times
• Driving schools that originally allow students to go home temporarily

If you have to return home temporarily due to unavoidable circumstances, your training days will be carried over and you will need to stay overnight. When participating in a license training camp, be sure to check the schedule in advance to avoid scheduling conflicts.

I failed each exam/examination.

For Driving Lessons, there is a set minimum number of training hours that must be taken. Since it is necessary to acquire the skills necessary for driving within this time, there will be a difference in the progress of the lesson depending on those who are good at driving and those who are not. If you have trouble practicing an assignment and take the same lesson again, you will not be able to complete it within the minimum training time and the training period will be extended. This is "overcoming".

If you miss the exam or fail the written exam or skill exam, your license training camp will be postponed. If you have difficulty with certain skills, such as half-clutching when starting on a hill or parallel parking, listen to your instructor's advice and calmly approach the task.

Also, since there are skills that people are suited to and are not suited for, there may be variations in progress depending on the person, but if you work on the written exam without being bothered, there won't be much of a difference in your progress. It would be a waste to come to a license training camp only to have to postpone your stay because you failed the written exam. Study little by little during your free time each day.

I couldn't attend lessons because I overslept or was late.

Driving schools start early in the morning, and depending on the license training camp, lessons start around 8am. There are cases where people who are not good at getting up early or who are not good at time management are late for lessons.

You may also find it fun to interact with the friends you met at the training camp, and end up hanging out late into the night. Especially if you drink alcohol, you may find it difficult to wake up early in the morning, and you may end up oversleeping or being late.

The period of stay and the percentage of people who extend their stay at the license training camp

Here we will explain the percentage of people who extend their stay and the length of their stay.

The percentage of people who stay overnight at license training camp varies.

The license training camp period is approximately 2 weeks. Most people are able to obtain their license within that period, but some end up staying longer because they fail the exam or are unable to receive the necessary training. The proportion of overnight stays is approximately 10-20% of the total per year.

Depending on the license training camp you participate in, there may be cases where all 20 people can obtain their licenses straight within the period, or there may be cases where a large number of people stay overnight. Whether or not you will be allowed to stay overnight depends on many factors, such as your own effort, so be sure to concentrate on your lessons.

Even though the license training camp is short, there is no waste in the curriculum, so you can obtain your license in the shortest possible time. However, even if you take the lessons aimlessly, if you do not understand them properly, it will be difficult to graduate. It does not mean that you will pass the exam just by taking the lectures.

Be sure to have a sense of purpose in completing the course within the specified period, review in your free time, and listen carefully to what the instructor has to say when it comes to skills.

The license training camp can be extended for up to one month.

The most common extension period is 2 to 3 days. If you are late and cannot attend a lesson, or if you are not successful in your skills, you will be given an extra night to cover the number of make-up lessons.

Also, be careful if the driving school does not conduct Driving Test every day, but every other day or on a designated day of the week. For example, if your driving school decides to take the Driving Test exam on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, if you fail the final exam on Monday, you won't be able to take Driving Test until Wednesday.

In some cases, due to work commitments, you may have to return home for a long period of time. If you need to stay for a long period of time, as long as you get your license within 9 months (the expiration date of your training), there is basically no problem whether you are commuting or attending a training camp. However, there are many training camps that allow you to stay overnight for 2 to 3 days, but some driving schools require you to re-enroll for 4 days or more. Due to additional fees for the training camp and schedule adjustments, the maximum length of stay is usually about one month.

If there is an unavoidable situation where you cannot return to the training camp, you may have the option of transferring to a driving school within commuting distance from your home. If you absolutely need to go home temporarily, please consult your driving school first.

Additional fees if the license training camp is extended

If the license training camp is extended, additional fees such as Driving Lessons, certification, and accommodation costs will be incurred. If you make assumptions about the amount you need for the training camp, you may end up running out of money. Please be prepared to cover the cost of the training camp. Please refer to the table below for additional charges.

Accommodation rates vary from 4,000 to 9,000 yen, but this depends on the type of room you stay in and the season. Single rooms tend to cost more than shared rooms, and hotel accommodations tend to be even more expensive. If you extend your stay, you may be changed to a different room type than the accommodation you were staying at.

If you're worried about the cost of extending your stay, you can rest assured by researching the additional costs for the training camp you plan to attend in advance. Also, some driving schools come with an extended stay guarantee that does not incur additional charges within a specified number of days.

Things to be careful of to avoid overstaying your driving license training camp

Unless there are unavoidable circumstances such as a family member's misfortune, you can be careful not to extend your stay. Learn how to avoid overstaying your stay.

Take care of your health and attend lessons

Even if you miss class because you are not feeling well, your stay will be extended. You will have to live in an unfamiliar environment for nearly two weeks, so be sure to go to bed early and wake up early without disrupting your daily rhythm. Eat a hearty breakfast in the morning, and go to bed early at night to avoid feeling tired.

In addition to colds, poor physical condition can include hay fever, lack of sleep, stress, and allergies. If you have a chronic illness, bring your medicine with you, and if you can't sleep well, consider using pillows, music, aromatherapy, etc.

In addition, to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, driving schools are also taking measures such as limiting the number of people entering the facility and checking temperatures. However, as long as you live together, the risk of infection is not zero. Regarding infectious diseases, the following self-defense measures are necessary.

• Bring lots of masks
• Use alcohol disinfection and wash your hands frequently
• Bring your own portable alcohol spray
• Avoid eating and drinking with multiple people
• Check the new coronavirus infection information of each local government
• Avoid talking or going out more than necessary
• Check the coronavirus countermeasures at the training camp and what to do if you become infected.

If you hide your physical condition and attend classes because you don't want to stay overnight, you will cause trouble to those around you. If you develop symptoms that suggest you may be infected with the coronavirus, be honest and receive instructions.

Manage your time properly

If you miss class due to oversleeping or being late, your stay will be extended. Oversleeping and being late can be avoided by managing your time by going to bed early and waking up early. If you still don't have the confidence to wake up by yourself, you can choose a shared accommodation and ask your roommate to wake you up.

Another common case is that students end up hanging out late into the night with friends they became close with at training camp. Depending on the driving school, lessons start before 8 a.m., so please refrain from talking with your friends until late at night. If you have been drinking, it's a good idea to arrange a time with your friends, such as ``let's meet at 0:00,'' and promise to call each other if you don't show up.

If you think you will be late, contact the driving school as soon as you think you might not be able to make it in time.

Eat properly during training camp

The food options at training camps also vary. At the license training camp, you may not be able to enjoy the food because you are in an unfamiliar place. Meal content varies depending on the camp, including plans that include luxurious meals, camps without meals, and Self Cook that include cooking utensils. Please choose a training camp that offers meals that suit you.

People who don't really care about the content of their meals tend to settle for convenience store bentos or sweet breads because they are concerned about the effort and expense involved in preparing meals. If you don't take proper nutrition, you may become unwell and have to stay longer. Try to eat three nutritionally balanced meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

免許合宿で延泊しないための試験対策　

In order to avoid being overstayed, you must pass the written exam on the first try. Here we will explain the key points to pass the written exam.

Study for written exams in a planned manner.

The more easily people think, ``I'll pass the exam,'' the more likely they are to fail on the written exam. The written exam is about traffic etiquette and law, so even though you can answer it using the ``true'' or ``false'' formula, it doesn't mean it's easy.

There are two written exams during the training camp, and the first test is the final exam, which is held on the 7th day, which is the middle of the camp. The first week after entering the school goes by in a blink of an eye. Exams are not something you can study for overnight, so make sure you have a planned schedule when studying.

The training camp schedule is packed, but if you are creative, you can find about 2 to 3 hours of free time each day. Please use your free time to prepare and review efficiently. Exam questions also test your memory and tend to contain many trick questions. It is also effective to have fun learning by repeatedly presenting test questions with your friends.

Don't rush the skill test, stay calm.

The skill test is held twice, once when obtaining a provisional license and once when obtaining a permanent license. It is a point deduction system where you start with 100 points and each time you make a mistake, your points decrease. The passing score is 70 points, and any score below 70 will result in a failure.

Your instructor will not tell you the course for the exam until the day of the exam. Therefore, you may feel anxious or panicked about your first course. However, don't be impatient when driving a car. This will also serve as a reminder to the instructor that you are driving safely, so be sure to do your safety checks without exaggerating and drive calmly.

Even if you make a big mistake like running a red light, making one small mistake will not result in a failure. Even if you make a small mistake, do not give up and work on the exam until the end, believing that you will pass.

It is also recommended to use the driver's license training camp guarantee.

Some license training camps come with a guarantee for an extended stay. The ``guarantee'' in the training camp is a system that will not incur additional costs even if you fail the exam or need make-up classes.

The contents of the guarantee vary depending on the camp, but most camps will cover up to about one week on top of Estimated Graduation Date. Most people who extend their stay only do so by about 2-3 days, so if you use the guarantee, most extensions will be covered.

However, if you fail the provisional license exam three times, your training camp will be interrupted and you will have to return home temporarily. Additionally, the cost of the provisional license test (1,700 yen/time) is not covered by the guarantee, so you will incur a fee each time you take the test.

Using a guarantee will lighten the burden if your stay is extended, so it is recommended for those who are worried about extending their stay. When looking for a training camp, it is a good idea to check whether there is a guarantee or not and what the guarantee is.

Get your license smoothly with a disciplined lifestyle and exam preparation

At a license training camp, you can spend about two weeks at a training camp in your favorite area and aim to obtain your license in the shortest possible time. Many students are worried about extending their stay because their training schedule is more hectic than commuting, but 80 to 90% of students graduate without having to extend their stay.

In order to avoid staying overnight, you must take care of your physical condition and proceed with your lessons smoothly. For this reason, physical condition management, time management, and test preparation are important. Also, depending on the training camp, there is a comprehensive guarantee system for extended stays, which will cover all or part of the cost of the extended stay, so be sure to check before making a reservation for the training camp.

Even if you have a guarantee, if you extend your stay, you may have to rebook your return transportation and go through complicated procedures. It is best not to extend your stay, as there is a possibility that you may incur transportation cancellation fees. During the training camp, lead a regular life as much as possible, and graduate from the training camp smoothly by preparing carefully for the exam.