The academic test is just around the corner, and you don't have time to prepare and study for days, but you're probably looking for the minimum points you need to remember and a surefire way to improve your score.
First, try to solve this problem.

1. You must always wear a seat belt when driving a car.
2. When driving, you must stop temporarily before passing a pedestrian.
3. Never slam on the brakes while driving.

【answer】
① × (Excluding retreat, injury, illness, etc.)
② × (Slow down or stop)
③ × (OK if you want to avoid danger)

For questions that include phrases such as "must do," "must do," or "must do in any case," the answer is overwhelmingly ×. In other words, you need to be careful about sentences that state 100% or more, such as "always," "absolutely," and "all." In this way, there are rules that allow you to naturally arrive at an answer even if you do not understand the content of the problem. There are many traps in academic questions at driving schools. Therefore, here we will introduce all the tips and trick questions for academic questions that will help you improve your score even if you don't have time. Also, memorize knowledge that is difficult to memorize by associating it with the memorization technique ``word matching''. We have listed the items you should review just before the exam date, so please use them until you pass. (Compatible with the revised Road Traffic Act, which will be enforced from May 2022.)

1. 16 carefully selected items to help you improve your score just before the test

Here we will introduce 16 items that are sure to improve your score. Especially when it comes to signs and numerical items, please memorize them thoroughly and not vaguely, and look forward to the exam. Here, we will also introduce memorization using puns to make it easier to remember. If you read it on the day of the test, just before the start, you will definitely improve your score. Be sure to pass! !

(1) Meaning of traffic light signals

Try to solve the following problem.

◾️第１問
A green light indicates that all vehicles may go straight, turn left and turn right.
[Correct answer ×]

(Motorized bicycles that turn right using the two-step right turn method should go straight to the right turn point, turn around at that point, and wait for the traffic light in the direction they should go to turn green. The same applies to light vehicles.)

◾️第２問
A yellow light signal indicates that you may proceed with caution.
[Correct answer ×]

(Do not proceed beyond the stopping position. However, if you cannot stop safely, you may continue.)

◾️第３問
When a green arrow signal for a right turn is displayed, vehicles turning right can proceed after stopping temporarily and checking for safety, even if the traffic light is yellow or red.
[Correct answer ×]

(You can continue as is, except for motorized bicycles and light vehicles.)

◾️第４問
At a flashing yellow light, vehicles must drive slowly.
[Correct answer ×]

(You can proceed while being careful of other traffic. This is not a slow-moving area.)

traffic light signal	Follow the (face-to-face) signals.
blue	You can turn left and right (except for mopeds and light vehicles that make two-step right turns).
when it turns yellow	Stop at the stop position. If it is not possible to safely stop at the stopping position, you can continue to move forward.
red	Stop at the stop position. If you are already turning left or right, you can continue turning right or left.
blue arrow	Vehicles can proceed in the direction of the arrow (in the case of a right turn arrow, excluding mopeds and light vehicles that turn right in two steps).
yellow arrow	Only streetcars can move in the direction of the arrow.
flashing yellow	Proceed while paying attention to other traffic.
flashing red	You can pause and proceed after confirming safety.

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

Common mistakes and questions
・ Blue Arrow In the question "Pause" goes in.
・The blinking yellow question text will include the word "slow down."​
Please understand the correct meaning and avoid adding, "This is safer!"

(2) Hand signals of police officers and traffic patrol officers

Try to solve the following problem.

◾️第５問
When a police officer or other person uses a hand signal with their arm raised vertically, traffic moving in front of the officer or person's body is given a green light.
[Correct answer ×]

(The front is the same as a red light)

◾️第６問
When a police officer has his arms raised horizontally, traffic directly in front of the officer may proceed with caution.
[Correct answer ×]

(The front is the same as a red light)

◾️第７問
The police officer was using hand signals to signal for me to stop, but the traffic light was green so I entered the intersection and turned left.
[Correct answer ×]

◾️第８問
When a police officer has his lights overhead, the intersection is equivalent to all red lights.
[Correct answer ×]

(Traffic parallel to the front of the body has the same meaning as a yellow light signal)

Priority is given to hand signals, signs, and markings of police officers and traffic patrol officers.

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

For questions that are frequently mistaken or asked, even if you can understand the illustration, please try to understand it by replacing it with words.
In the exam, illustrations of police officers' hand signals will only appear when the police officer is facing forward, so remember that the "horizontal" arrows are parallel and the "vertical" arrows are facing each other (crossed).
・My stomach and back are floppy
・If you raise your arm, you get a yellow card
Stretch out your arms and say "Come on, come on!"

(3) How to read signs and displays

Try to solve the following problem.

◾️第９問
This sign indicates that you may turn left.
[Correct answer ×]

(The above sign is a sign at the one-way entrance, and a blue arrow on a white background indicates that you can turn left.)

◾️第９問
This sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited.
[Correct answer ×]

(If there is an auxiliary sign below the above sign, overtaking is prohibited, but if there is no auxiliary sign, it is prohibited to extend beyond the right side for overtaking.)

This sign indicates a narrowing of the road.
[Correct answer ×]

(The above sign is a warning sign for a reduction in the number of lanes.)

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

・ Red indicates danger (stop, prohibited, etc.)
・ Blue indicates guidance (used for directions, guide boards, etc.)
・ Yellow alerts you to caution (steep downhill slopes, collapsing road edges, etc.)
*It is recommended that you first memorize these three colors and then understand the shapes, as this will make things go more smoothly.

(4) When there is a crosswalk or bicycle crossing zone ahead

Try to solve the following problem.

◾️第１２問
If you see a pedestrian about to cross the street, slow down so you can stop immediately before passing them.
[Correct answer ×]

(If there is a pedestrian trying to cross the crosswalk, do not stop and impede their progress.)

◾️第１３問
A pedestrian was crossing the crosswalk, but when he stopped, I continued on my way.
[Correct answer ×]

(If there is a pedestrian crossing the street, you must stop until they finish crossing)

◾️第１４問
When pedestrians are walking where there is no crosswalk, it is unavoidable to obstruct their passage.
[Correct answer ×]

(Do not obstruct pedestrian traffic)

◾️第１５問
Cars are not allowed to overtake or pass other cars (except light vehicles) at pedestrian crossings or automobile crossings, or within 30 meters in front of them. Therefore, when there is a stopped car in front of a pedestrian crossing or bicycle crossing, it is not possible to pass by it and move forward.
[Correct answer ×]

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

There are people crossing.	Stop at the stop position.
It is not clear whether there will be people crossing or not.	At a speed that allows you to stop.
There is no one to cross.	Continue as is.

* Overtaking and passing is prohibited at pedestrian crossings, bicycle crossings, and within 30 metres of them.
※Question 12 is a trick question. No points will be awarded.

(5) How to pass sideways

Try to solve the following problem.

◾️第１６問
On rainy days, it's inevitable that you'll get splashed with mud when passing by pedestrians.
[Correct answer ×]

(When passing through muddy areas or puddles, you must drive slowly or stop temporarily to avoid splashing mud.)

◾️第１７問
When passing through a safety zone, drive slowly even if there are no people around.
[Correct answer ×]

(If there are no people in the safe zone, there is no need to drive slowly)

◾️第１８問
When passing by pedestrians, vehicles must maintain a safe distance from the pedestrian and drive slowly.
[Correct answer ×]

(If you can keep a safe distance, you can continue to pass; if you can't, you must drive slowly.)

◾️第１９問
We caught up with a kindergarten or school bus that had stopped to allow children to get on and off, so we slowed down and passed by the side.
[Correct answer ×]

(You must drive slowly, not slow down, to ensure safety.)

Near pedestrians etc.	Leave a safe distance or drive slowly.
Near children and people with disabilities	Stop or slow down.
Near elderly people who have difficulty passing.	Stop or slow down.
near the safety zone	Only drive slowly when there are pedestrians.
Near the stopped school/kindergarten bus	Drive slowly and check for safety.
Near a car stopped in front of a crosswalk, etc.	Pause before moving forward.

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

Pay special attention to the difference between slowing down and slowing down!
The question text contains the words "slow down" and "decelerate" relatively frequently.
"Slowing down" and "decelerating" are clearly different things. Let's clarify them here!
・ "Slow driving": Generally speaking, a speed of 10km/h or less. Or a speed at which you can brake and stop within 1m.
・ "Slow down": To reduce your speed. Even going from 60km/h to 50km/h is still considered slowing down. Please note that this is different from slowly going.
Be especially careful when it comes to pedestrian protection issues!

(6) Places where you must drive slowly

Try to solve the following problem.

◾️第２０問
On rainy days, it's inevitable that you'll get splashed with mud when passing by pedestrians.
[Correct answer ×]

◾️第２１問
When passing through a safety zone, drive slowly even if there are no people around.
[Correct answer ×]

(If there are no people, there is no need to drive slowly)

◾️第２２問
You must go slowly up a steep slope.
[Correct answer ×]

(The area near the top of the uphill slope is a slow speed area, but the rest is not a slow speed area.)

・Where there are slow down signs
・Intersections where you cannot see to the left or right (You do not need to slow down if there are traffic lights or you are on a priority road.)
・Near the corner of the road
・Near the top of an uphill slope or on a steep downhill slope
*In the first place, "slowing down" means proceeding at a speed that allows the car to stop immediately.

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

[How to remember places where you need to slow down]
"Let's go around the corner and take a look at my eldest daughter, a high school girl."
"The Beauty of the Mitoko Butterfly, a Wonderful Woman"

Magalikado	Near the corner
Kudatte	Steep downhill slopes...Steep uphill slopes are not places to slow down.
Mitoko	intersection with poor visibility
Chojo's	Near the top of the uphill slope
Jokosei	Places with slow speed signs

(7) Signal timing

Try to solve the following problem.

◾️第２３問
Signal for a right or left turn approximately three seconds before you intend to make the turn.
[Correct answer ×]

(Signals for right and left turns will be given 30 meters before the intersection.)

◾️第２４問
The time to signal when changing lanes is 30 metres before you intend to change lanes.
[Correct answer ×]

(The signal to change course will be given 3 seconds before changing direction)

◾️第２５問
When changing lanes, it is best to signal first and then ensure it is safe.
[Correct answer ×]

(When changing course, first confirm safety and then give the signal.)

・When turning right or left, keep within 30 meters
・When changing course → Approximately 3 seconds before
・When slowing down, stopping, or reversing → When you are about to do ○○.

(8) Areas where overtaking is prohibited

Try to solve the following problem.

◾️第２６問
When changing lanes, it is best to signal first and then ensure it is safe.
[Correct answer ×]

◾️第２７問
The car ahead of me was moving slowly in a no-overtaking zone, so I changed lanes and got ahead.
[Correct answer ×]

(Do not change course indecently in areas where overtaking is prohibited.)

◾️第２８問
Under no circumstances may you overtake in the tunnel.
[Correct answer ×]

(Except when there is a vehicle traffic zone)

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

・Where there is a no overtaking sign
- Tunnels without vehicle lanes
・Near the corner of the road
・Near the top of an uphill slope or on a steep slope (both uphill and downhill)
- At intersections and within 30 meters before them (if you are on a priority road you may overtake)
-Railway crossings, pedestrian crossings, bicycle crossings and within 30 metres of them

[How to remember no-overtaking areas]
"Makoto's license issued in 30 days"
"Makoto's license 30 day discount"

・Ma → Near the corner
・K → Steep downhill slope
・ Tunnel (unless there is a vehicle lane)
・No → Near the top of the uphill section
driver licence
・30 days → 30 meters
・K → intersection
・E → Crosswalks and bicycle crossings
・F → railroad crossing

(9) Maximum speed on general roads when there are no signs

Try to solve the following problem.

◾️第２９問
The legal speed limit for ordinary cars on public roads is 50 km/h.
[Correct answer ×]

(The legal speed for regular cars on public roads without speed indicators is 60km/h. If there is a speed indicator, you must follow the speed indicator even on wide or empty roads.)

◾️第３０問
The legal speed limit for regular cars is 60 km/h, while for large special purpose vehicles and towing vehicles it is 50 km/h.
[Correct answer ×]

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

・60km/h → Car
・30km/h → Motorcycle

(10) Places where cars pass

Try to solve the following problem.

◾️第３１問
On roads with one-way traffic, vehicular traffic may drive on the right-hand side of the road, but in accordance with the keep-left principle, vehicles must keep their distance from the right-hand side of the road as little as possible.
[Correct answer ×]

(In the case of one-way traffic, there is an exception to driving on the left side.)

◾️第３２問
On roads with two lanes traveling in the same direction, motorized bicycles traveling straight must use the left lane, but cars traveling straight may use either lane.
[Correct answer ×]

(You must use the vehicle lane on the left. Leave the lane on the right open for overtaking.)

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

[When you can travel on the right side of the road]
1. When the road is one-way
2. When the left side is not wide enough for vehicles to pass
3. When construction work or other reasons mean that the left side of the road is closed
4. When attempting to overtake another vehicle on a road with good visibility of less than 6 meters on the left side (unless there is a sign or marking prohibiting this).
5. When there are signs indicating driving on the right

(11) Roads without two-way lanes

Light vehicles should stay on the left side of the road, and cars and mopeds should stay on the left side of the road.

When there are two vehicle lanes
Regardless of vehicle type, stay in the left lane (leave the right lane open for passing and turning right).

When there are three vehicle lanes
Cars should leave the rightmost lane open for passing (the remaining lanes should be left for slower cars and right for faster cars, regardless of type).

(12) Places where cars are not allowed to pass

◾️第３３問
To avoid danger, the vehicle was forced to stop within the indicated area.

[Correct answer ×]

(Passage is prohibited in restricted areas, so avoid and stop)

◾️第３４問
Due to traffic congestion, it is unavoidable for pedestrians to stop in crosswalks or bicycle crossings.
[Correct answer ×]

(Do not enter this area if there is a risk of getting stuck at a crosswalk or bicycle crossing zone because the traffic ahead is congested.)

◾️第３５問

Where such signs are seen, motorbikes and light vehicles, as well as ordinary cars, can travel on the tracks.
[Correct answer ×]

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

Safe zone
・No entry areas
・Sidewalks, shoulders, bicycle paths (you can cross them)
* When crossing a sidewalk, always stop temporarily even if there are no pedestrians around.
- Pedestrian roads (vehicles with special permission may use the road. In such cases, be mindful of pedestrians and drive slowly.)
- Within the railway line (You can pass through when there are signs, danger prevention signs, turning right or left, crossing, etc.)

(13) Areas where parking is prohibited

◾️第３６問
Parking is prohibited within 30 meters of the bicycle crossing.
[Correct answer ×]

(Crosswalks and bicycle crossing zones must be located within 5m in front and back from the edge of the crosswalk or bicycle crossing zone.)

◾️第３７問
Motorbikes may be parked within 5 metres of a pedestrian crossing.
[Correct answer ×]

(Motorized bicycles are also classified as cars, so parking is prohibited.)

◾️第３８問
The train will stop if passengers wait for 10 minutes.
[Correct answer ×]

(If you are waiting for someone, you will be parked regardless of the time.)

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

[How to remember areas where parking and stopping are prohibited]
*The following mnemonics do not include "places where there are no parking or stopping signs or markings."
"Principal in critical condition, 5-year-old Komao, unstable for 10 years"
"Kouchou Kitoku, 5-year-old Komao, 10-year-old Fan Tei"

・Kou → A steep slope (both uphill and downhill)
・Butterfly → Near the summit
・Ki → Inside the railroad tracks
・Toku → Tunnel (whether there is a vehicle lane or not)
・5 years old → within 5 meters
・K → intersection
・Ma → Corner
・E → Crosswalks and bicycle crossings
・10 years → 10 meters
・F → railroad crossing
・Ann → Safe Zone
・Tei → Bus stop

(14) Parking prohibited areas

◾️第３９問
I parked my car within 3 meters of my garage.
[Correct answer ×]

(Parking within 3 meters of a car entrance to a parking lot or garage is prohibited, even in your own garage.)

◾️第４０問
The road was more than 3.5m wide and there was no no-parking zone, so I parked my car there.
[Correct answer ×]

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

[How to remember no parking areas]
*The following mnemonics do not include "places with no parking signs or markings."
"Deguchi-san, buy after negotiation"
"Deguchi 3, Kosho 5, Ka 1"

・Deguchi → Entrance/exit to a parking lot or garage
・3 → 3 meters
・Kou → Construction site
・Shou → Firefighting related
・5 → 5 meters
・Ka → Fire alarm
・1 → 1 meter

(15) When an emergency vehicle approaches

◾️第４１問
When you are entering an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching, you must immediately stop at the intersection and give way to the emergency vehicle.
[Correct answer ×]

◾️第４２問
As I was driving through an intersection, an emergency vehicle approached, so I immediately stopped and gave way.
[Correct answer ×]

(At or near an intersection, you must avoid the intersection, stop on the left side of the road, and yield the right of way.)

◾️第４３問
If you are on a one-way road and an emergency vehicle is approaching, you must move to the left, even if doing so would put you in the way of the emergency vehicle.
[Correct answer ×]

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

The key is to keep in mind that ``as a general rule, avoid by moving to the left (when not at an intersection)'', and remember the ``exceptions when near an intersection'' and ``exceptions when on a one-way road''. You will be able to solve the exam questions.

・ "In principle, move to the left to avoid it."
「一時停止」や「徐行」は（必要と判断すれば別ですが）義務ではありません。

・ "When an emergency vehicle approaches near an intersection"
この時は（原則とは反対に）、交差点を避けて道路の左端に一時停止をしなければなりません。

・ "When an emergency vehicle approaches on a one-way road"
この場合には対向車がないので、（左側よりも右側に避けるほうが都合が良い場合、）右側に寄って道を譲ることもできます。更に、「一方通行の道路の交差点付近で緊急自動車が接近してきた場合」は、左右の避けやすい方に車を寄せて一時停止をする。

(16) Riding and loading restrictions

◾️第４４問
When towing a broken-down vehicle with a rope, it is a good idea to keep the distance within five metres and attach a red cloth.
[Correct answer ×]

◾️第４５問
Five children under 12 years old count as three adults.
[Correct answer ×]

(Calculated as 2 adults with 3 children under 12 years old)

◾️第４６問
Luggage in a normal car may extend up to one-tenth of the width of the vehicle body.
[Correct answer ×]

(The length of the car body is up to 1/10, but the width must not protrude from the car body.)

height from ground

Large cars, medium-sized cars, regular cars, large special cars	Up to 3.8 meters (4.1 meters if approved by the Public Safety Commission)
Three-wheeled and regular cars under 660cc	up to 2.5 meters
Small special vehicles, large/ Regular Motorcycle, mopeds	up to 2 meters

Width from loading platform

Large cars, medium-sized cars, regular cars, large special cars	up to the width of the loading platform
Large/ Regular Motorcycle, mopeds	Up to 0.15 metres on either side Length (car length + 1/10)
Large car, medium size car, regular car, large special car, small special car	Up to 1.1 times the length of the car
Large/ Regular Motorcycle, mopeds	Loading platform +0.3 meters

weight

For large cars, medium-sized cars, regular cars, large special cars, and small cars with side cars, the weight is written on the inspection certificate.For large cars, medium-sized cars, ordinary cars, large special cars, and small cars with side cars, the weight is written on the inspection certificate. Weight

small special car	500kg
Large/ Regular Motorcycle	60kg
scooters	30kg

The passenger capacity is calculated assuming 3 children under the age of 12 and 2 adults.

[Cars that cannot travel on expressways]
・Minicar
·scooters
・Standard motorcycles with a total displacement of 125cc or less
- Cars that cannot reach speeds of more than 50km/h due to their structure (can travel on expressways)
- A vehicle towing a broken-down vehicle with a rope (can pass on expressways)

Points for problems with the most mistakes and questions!

【principle】
A "seat" is a place where "people" can sit.
"Luggage" can only be loaded in the "luggage compartment or seats."
As an exception
"People" are allowed to ride on the "cargo bed" under certain conditions.
Condition 1: Watching over luggage (to prevent luggage from falling or being stolen)
Condition 2: Minimum number of people
Condition 3: No permission is required

The key point of restrictions is the type of car
・ "Passenger capacity"
・"Weight of cargo"
・The size and method of loading are different.

2. Here's an efficient study method to help you pass on the first try!

The shortest way is to solve the problems provided by the driving school.

1. At the driving school, we keep track of the passing rates for provisional licenses and regular licenses every month. In addition, by understanding the trends in which types of questions are answered incorrectly compared to the previous year and the previous month, we will take time to focus on explaining them in lectures, and use similar questions in practice questions and effectiveness measurements. We have students practice the questions in a practical manner, which contributes to improving their passing rates.
2. As is common throughout the country, Karimenkyo Written Test Examination and the Main Licensing Examination are prepared by each prefecture's Public Safety Commission (License Division), and the trends in questions may vary slightly. Therefore, many driving schools use common questions and original questions. These original questions are often good questions edited at school.
3. [There's no point in doing a few practice questions] If you get a wrong answer on a practice question, be sure to check in your textbook to see which part of the question is incorrect. Because there are only two choices, you cannot pass by guessing! !

3. Trends in questions on Karimenkyo Written Test and full license written tests

Karimenkyo Written Test

This is the "rules" of the Road Traffic Act, so please make sure you understand the principles and exceptions. There are many questions about basic knowledge, so repetitive practice is all you need. Please thoroughly complete the practice questions provided by the driving school.
*If you are unclear about this part, it will have a major impact on the second stage, the actual written exam.

Main exemption course

1. Make sure you remember the numbers properly.
   *Height restrictions, parking restrictions, no parking areas, etc.
2. The position of the food to be fried
   ※If the limit is exceeded, display the permit at the back? × In front ◯ etc.
3. There are many tricky word questions so be careful.
   ※From the loading platform? × From the ground ◯ etc.

4.Is the passing rate of this license exam between 70% and 80%? reality of

Compared to Karimenkyo Written Test exam, this exam has a 50-minute time limit and 95 questions, including 5 illustrated questions (risk prediction) (2 points per question), and a score of 90 or above out of 100. You will pass. Since questions are asked from all academic subjects, the scope is wide and the difficulty level is higher than Karimenkyo Written Test exam. If you fail, you will have to take the test again for one day and pay transportation and test fees.

5. Tips for passing the exam on the first try

(1) Read the text carefully

1. Most of the questions are short sentences of one or two lines. Please read carefully and avoid misreading.
2. Examples) Blue light signal, flashing red signal, yellow arrow signal, 3 seconds before and 30 meters before, within 3 meters and within 5 meters, “is, is not,” “can be” at the end of a sentence. , I can't do it" Examples: Blue light signal, flashing red signal, yellow arrow signal, 3 seconds before and 30 meters before, within 3 meters and within 5 meters, "is, is not" at the end of a sentence “I can do it, I can’t do it.”

(2) Interpret the problem honestly

1. Simply judge whether the question being asked is correct or an apology. Many of the questions are common sense, so please don't read too much into the questions and try to answer them without twisting them.
2. Sentences that contain words such as "always, absolutely, no matter when..." often raise questions about exceptions.
   example)
   ・After receiving my provisional driver's license, I practiced driving under the guidance of my brother who had a regular driver's license for four years.
   ・When driving a regular car, you must always wear a seat belt.
   ・When making a call, check the safety of the surroundings using the rearview mirror, etc.
3. Be sure to reread
   (1) After you have finished answering all the questions, be sure to read them over again to make sure you do not make any mistakes or forget to write answers.
   (2) Don’t miss any questions you know well.

6. Conclusion

All you have to do is believe in yourself and demonstrate your full potential at the license center. I believe that it will definitely lead to good results. keep it up! !