Japan Driving License Written Exam Practice (English)

Most Tricky Questions Top 15

1. Rank 1 When passing pedestrians or bicycles, if a safe distance is kept, there is no need to drive slowly.
   Answer：○ (True)

   Accuracy 0.0%
   Explanation：If sufficient lateral distance is secured, slow driving is not required.
2. Rank 2 If the vehicle ahead is trying to overtake a moped and you overtake alongside from the side, that counts as “double overtaking.”
   Answer：× (False)

   Accuracy 0.0%
   Explanation：In this situation, the frontmost vehicle is the moped; if the frontmost vehicle is a moped, it is not treated as double overtaking.
3. Rank 3 This sign indicates “No pedestrian crossing.”
   Answer：× (False)

   Accuracy 9.1%
   Explanation：It indicates that pedestrians are not allowed to pass (pedestrians prohibited).
4. Rank 4 When a school/kindergarten bus is stopped to let children on or off, you must come to a complete stop and check safety.
   Answer：× (False)

   Accuracy 9.1%
   Explanation：You must proceed at a crawl and confirm safety, but a complete stop is not mandatory.
5. Rank 5 This sign indicates that there is a school or kindergarten ahead.
   Answer：× (False)

   Accuracy 11.1%
   Explanation：The sign indicates a pedestrian crossing.
6. Rank 6 When turning left at an intersection, a vehicle must move to the left edge in advance and turn promptly along the edge of the intersection.
   Answer：× (False)

   Accuracy 12.5%
   Explanation：The vehicle must turn left at a crawl, not “promptly.”
7. Rank 7 If a person with a white or yellow cane, or an elderly person with difficulty walking, is on the road, you must slow down and pass with a safe distance.
   Answer：× (False)

   Accuracy 12.5%
   Explanation：You must protect them by coming to a complete stop or proceeding at a crawl (徐行).
8. Rank 8 When overtaking a streetcar, you must pass on its left side.
   Answer：○ (True)

   Accuracy 14.3%
   Explanation：As a general rule, you pass a streetcar on the left when overtaking it.
9. Rank 9 The definition of a medium-sized vehicle includes a gross weight of 5 t or more and under 11 t.
   Answer：× (False)

   Accuracy 15.4%
   Explanation：The correct definition includes gross weight of 7.5 t or more and under 11 t, etc.
10. Rank 10 Daily inspections for an ordinary passenger car must be done every day without fail.
    Answer：× (False)

    Accuracy 16.7%
    Explanation：Do them at appropriate times depending on mileage and conditions.
11. Rank 11 Where this road sign is present, you cannot turn right.
    Answer：× (False)

    Accuracy 16.7%
    Explanation：It is a “No crossing by vehicles” sign, not a “No right turn” sign.
12. Rank 12 Even on roads with this sign, if visibility is poor, you are legally required to drive slowly.
    Answer：× (False)

    Accuracy 18.2%
    Explanation：Safety confirmation is necessary, but slow driving is not legally required.
13. Rank 13 On an expressway, if a vehicle behind is approaching, you should change your lane yourself to avoid it.
    Answer：○ (True)

    Accuracy 20.0%
    Explanation：If you feel danger, change your position to avoid it.
14. Rank 14 The width of a motorcycle’s load may not exceed the width of the vehicle.
    Answer：× (False)

    Accuracy 20.0%
    Explanation：It may extend up to 15 cm on each side of the carrier.
15. Rank 15 If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are in an intersection, you should pull left and stop even inside the intersection.
    Answer：× (False)

    Accuracy 20.0%
    Explanation：You must clear the intersection first, then pull to the left and come to a complete stop.