Whether you’re getting a driver’s license for the first time, a foreign resident converting your license, or planning to upgrade to a professional Class 2 license in the future, Japan’s written driving tests are strict, detailed, and increasingly challenging.
License conversion in particular, saw recent test updates, including expanded question banks, higher passing thresholds, and more scenario-based questions. This means that casual or last-minute studying is no longer enough. Unfortunately, the recent pass-rate statistics also reflect this, seeing a sharp drop during the initial month since the rules changed.
The good news?
Drivey, our new app, is designed to help you study every major Japanese driving license written test, including:
- Karimen (仮免許 / Provisional license)
- Honmen (本免許 / Full license)
- Gaimen Kirikae (外免切替 / Foreign license conversion)
- Motorcycle License （二輪）
- and soon… Class 2 / 二種免許 written tests for professional drivers
Drivey gives you the structured, multilingual, and exam-focused preparation you need, all in one platform.
What Is Drivey?
Drivey is a comprehensive digital learning app, built to support you in preparing for any of the Japanese written driving tests.
It provides complete coverage of the knowledge you must master to pass, from basic rules to advanced scenarios, including:
- Road signs and markings
- Right-of-way rules
- Traffic safety concepts
- Night driving
- Emergency procedures
- Hazard recognition
- Professional-level rules (for future Class 2 content)
…and more!
Drivey’s strength is that it helps both Japanese learners and non-Japanese speakers study efficiently with a smarter, more personalized system than traditional textbooks or random practice apps.
At the time of writing, Drivey is only available through browser, both on PC and smartphones. However, a smartphone app version for both Android and Apple will be released later this month so stay tuned.
Key Features of Drivey
1. Full-Length Mock Exams for Every License Stage
To build confidence under real exam conditions, Drivey includes various types of tests, including shorter tests for signs only and realistic mock exams for each license type, mimicking the length of the actual exams. These help you become familiar with question formats, timing, and the depth of knowledge required:
- Karimen: 48-question format
- Honmen: 95 questions depending on prefecture
- Gaimen Kirikae: 48-question format
- Class 2: professional-level content (under development)
2. Detailed Answer Explanations and Diagrams
Understanding why an answer is correct is critical. Drivey provides:
- Clear answer explanations
- Clear illustrations when needed to visualize traffic scenarios
- Video walkthroughs on all topics
The app focuses on letting the user customize their learning experience to their specific needs and schedule. Whether you have months or just days left to prepare, Drivey will help significantly boost your chances of passing the Japanese driver’s license written tests.
3. Multilingual Learning for Non-Japanese Speakers
Drivey makes studying easier for non-Japanese speakers with support in multiple languages, reducing the risk of misinterpretation:
- English
- Indonesian
- Vietnamese
- Chinese
- Burmese (coming soon!)
- Additional languages planned
4. Personalized Study Plans
Every learner has unique strengths and weaknesses. Drivey creates a customized study plan based on:
- Test type
- Level
- Target test date
- Weak areas
This way you can focus as efficiently as possible, according to your needs.
5. Progress Tracking and Weakness Diagnosis
Drivey continuously monitors your performance so you know exactly where to focus:
- Accuracy by category
- Time spent on each lesson
- Common mistakes
- Overall exam readiness
Drivey Pricing
Drivey offers flexible subscription plans designed to fit your study needs and schedule. All plans include full access to mock exams, tutorials, progress tracking, and multilingual support, everything you need to succeed. For the license conversion course, there are also 3 and 6 months plans available.
| Plan | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months |
| Provisional (仮免） | 2200¥ | ー | ー |
| Final Exam （本免） | 3300¥ | ー | ー |
| Conversion （外免） | 1,980¥ | 4500¥ | 7200¥ |
| Moped （原付） | 2200¥ | ー | ー |
Who Should Use Drivey?
Drivey is ideal for:
- New drivers studying for Karimen or Honmen
- Foreign residents doing Gaimen Kirikae
- Anyone who has failed before and needs clearer explanations
- Employers preparing drivers for Class 2 certification
- Students who want structured, stress-free preparation
- Learners who wish to test what they’ve read in textbooks
How to Sign Up
Drivey can be accessed through several methods. The main method as of writing is the browser version, which can be accessed through the Drivey website.
A mobile app version will be launched on both Google Play Store and the Apple Store later this month, at which point the download link will also be added here.
If you reserve a driving camp slot with us, you will automatically get access to both the provisional and final exam versions of Drivey, once the payment has been confirmed.
FAQs
Q: Does Drivey guarantee a pass?
No study tool can guarantee a pass, but Drivey significantly improves your chances through realistic practice and targeted learning.
Q: Does Drivey auto-renew?
No. All subscriptions are one-time purchases.
Q: Can Drivey be used alongside a driving school?
Yes. Drivey is also included automatically if you enroll in a driving camp through us.
Q: Will Drivey add Class 2 content?
Yes. Class 2 professional content is actively under development.
