Japan Large Vehicle Theory study plan
Japan Large Vehicle Theory · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Traffic law and regulations applicable to large vehicles
List the licence classes, gross-weight and capacity thresholds that make a vehicle a large vehicle, and state which class you hold or are testing for
Explain the speed limits, following distance and lane rules that apply specifically to large vehicles, including expressway and tunnel rules
Describe the duties after an accident (stop, warn, rescue, report) and the penalties for hit-and-run and for failing to report
Solve 20 practice scenarios on right-of-way and turning rules at large intersections, writing the governing rule next to each answer
Your checkpoint
A one-page rule sheet in your own words covering large-vehicle licence classes, speed limits, following distance and accident-reporting duties, plus 20 solved scenarios with the rule cited
Traffic law and regulations applicable to large vehicles & Driving technique and safe operation of large vehicles
Map the legal requirements for passenger transport and cargo transport (documentation, route permission, hours-of-work limits) onto a single checklist
Practise starting, stopping and reversing a large vehicle in a confined space, and record the mirror and blind-spot checks used at each step
Explain the mechanics of off-tracking and swept path for a long wheelbase, and show where the rear wheels track when turning
Identify the braking differences of a loaded large vehicle, including air-brake lag and stopping distance at 40 and 60 km/h
Your checkpoint
A blind-spot and swept-path diagram for a tractor-trailer or large bus, annotated with the mirror checks and speed at which you would initiate a turn
Driving technique and safe operation of large vehicles & Hazard prediction and defensive driving for large vehicles
Demonstrate a consistent pre-turn routine: mirror check, signal timing, position, speed selection, and rear-wheel confirmation
Predict the behaviour of cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians at intersections, and state the countermeasure for each of 10 written scenarios
Describe how to handle narrow roads, bridges, height and weight restrictions, and overhead obstructions without relying on guesswork
Apply the two-second rule and its large-vehicle extension to calculate safe following distances at 40, 60 and 80 km/h
Your checkpoint
A hazard-prediction log of 15 written scenarios, each with the hazard identified, the likely development, and the specific action you would take
Hazard prediction and defensive driving for large vehicles & Load handling, cargo security, and passenger transport safety
Explain load distribution, axle-weight limits, and how an off-centre load changes steering and braking behaviour
List the securing methods for common cargo types and the checks required before departure and during the journey
Describe passenger-safety duties: boarding and alighting, standing passengers, emergency exits, and behaviour management
Predict hazards in poor visibility (rain, fog, night, snow) and state the speed and lighting adjustments for each
Your checkpoint
A timed 40-question mock test across domains 2, 4, 5 and 6, with every wrong answer rewritten as a correct rule statement
Vehicle inspection, daily checks, and maintenance of large vehicles & Emergency response, first aid, and accident procedures
Perform and document the daily pre-departure inspection: tyres, brakes, lights, fluids, air pressure, couplings and emergency equipment
Explain the periodic inspection and maintenance obligations for large vehicles, and what a driver must do when a defect is found
Describe the correct sequence for an emergency: warning other traffic, securing the scene, calling emergency services, and initial first aid
Explain how to use a fire extinguisher on a vehicle fire and when to withdraw rather than fight it
Your checkpoint
A completed daily-inspection checklist filled in against a real or simulated vehicle, plus a written emergency-response sequence card for accident, fire and breakdown
Driving ethics, social responsibility, and accident liability & Health management, fatigue, and fitness to drive
Explain the driver's social responsibility, the consequences of aggressive driving, and how to manage provocation from other road users
Describe the legal and civil liability framework after a large-vehicle accident, including reporting, insurance and record-keeping duties
Identify the signs of fatigue and the rules on continuous driving time and rest breaks, and plan a compliant schedule for a long route
List the health conditions and medications that affect fitness to drive and the correct procedure when unfit
Your checkpoint
A fatigue-management plan for a two-day route showing driving blocks, rest breaks and overnight rest, with the legal basis for each limit noted
Traffic law and regulations applicable to large vehicles & Vehicle inspection, daily checks, and maintenance of large vehicles & Load handling, cargo security, and passenger transport safety
Re-test the weakest rule areas from the week 4 mock and close each gap with a written explanation
Rehearse load-securing and passenger-safety questions until you can answer without reference
Review inspection and maintenance questions, focusing on defect reporting and the driver's legal duty
Complete a full-length timed mock covering all eight domains
Your checkpoint
A full-length timed mock test scored by domain, with a written correction note for every missed question
Driving technique and safe operation of large vehicles & Hazard prediction and defensive driving for large vehicles & Emergency response, first aid, and accident procedures & Health management, fatigue, and fitness to drive
Drill the highest-frequency scenario types: turning with blind spots, following distance, hazard prediction and emergency response
Rehearse first-aid and accident-procedure steps until the sequence is automatic
Review your error log from weeks 1 to 7 and confirm every item is closed
Sit a final timed mock under exam conditions and review the result the same day
Your checkpoint
A final timed mock at or above your target pass mark, plus a closed error log showing each earlier mistake resolved
Milestones
Week 4: Score at least 80% on the 40-question mock across domains 2, 4, 5 and 6, and be able to state the rule behind every wrong answer without notes
Week 6: Complete the daily-inspection checklist and the fatigue-management plan unaided, and explain the legal basis for each rest break
Week 7: Score at least 85% on a full-length timed mock covering all eight domains, with no domain below 70%
Week 8: Pass the final timed mock at or above your target mark, with the error log fully closed and first-aid and accident steps recited from memory