Japan Foreign Licence Conversion Knowledge Test (外免切替)
Licences and before driving: practice questions
Our Japan licence conversion (外免切替) bank has 32 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
True or false? Towing a broken-down car with a rope does not require a towing licence.
- True
- False
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A. True — Towing a broken-down vehicle with a rope or crane is one of the stated exceptions.
Question 2
True or false? On a long drive, a break once every four hours is enough.
- True
- False
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B. False — The kyōsoku recommends a break at least once every 2 hours, and an immediate rest when you feel sleepy.
Question 3
True or false? You should not drive after taking cold or headache medicine that causes drowsiness.
- True
- False
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A. True — Medicines with a sleep-inducing effect are listed as a reason not to drive.
Question 4
True or false? You should start an automatic car's engine with the lever in P and your foot on the brake.
- True
- False
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A. True — Check the parking brake is on and the lever is in P, then press the brake and start.
Question 5
True or false? An ordinary licence also allows you to drive a medium-sized (中型) motor vehicle.
- True
- False
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B. False — A medium-sized vehicle needs a medium or large licence. The ordinary licence covers ordinary cars, small special vehicles and general motorised bicycles only.