Japan Ordinary Licence Theory study plan

List the licence classes and the scope of an ordinary licence (普通免許) from memory, noting which vehicles you may and may not drive.

State the general speed limits for general roads, designated roads, and expressways, and match each to the sign or marking that sets it.

Explain the meaning and legal effect of the three signal colours plus flashing yellow and flashing red, including pedestrian signals.

Describe the right-of-way order at an unmarked intersection with no signs or signals, and at an intersection with a stop sign on one road only.

Write out the rules for overtaking, passing, and following distance, and identify the situations where overtaking is prohibited.

Apply the rules for stopping and parking: where it is prohibited, how long you may leave a vehicle, and the difference between 停止 and 駐車.

Explain the rules for pedestrians and bicycles, including crosswalk priority, the meaning of a bicycle crossing lane, and duties toward children and elderly pedestrians.

Describe the rules for railway crossings: required stopping behaviour, checking both directions, and what to do if the vehicle stalls on the crossing.

Explain intersection rules for right and left turns, including the two-stage right turn (二段階右転) only where it applies to mopeds, and turning near crosswalks.

Identify the rules on expressways: entry, minimum speed, lane use, and prohibited acts such as stopping and reversing.

Classify the main warning, regulatory, and instruction signs by shape and colour, and recall at least 30 signs by name and meaning.

Read road markings correctly, including centre lines, lane boundary lines, stop lines, and no-parking markings, and state which are legally binding.

Explain how signs, markings, and signals interact when they conflict, and which takes precedence.

Describe temporary signs and markings used at construction sites and how to respond to a flagger's signals.

Match each sign to the specific action it requires, rather than just naming it.

Explain the components of defensive driving: scanning, mirror checks, blind spots, and maintaining a space cushion.

Predict hazards in common scenarios such as parked cars, school zones, blind corners, and wet or icy roads, and state the correct response for each.

Describe the risks of driving while fatigued, distracted, or under the influence, and the legal consequences of drink-driving.

Explain following distance at different speeds and how to adjust it in rain, at night, and behind large vehicles.

Describe the correct use of headlights, hazard lights, and horn, and when each is legally required or prohibited.

Describe the correct procedure for starting, moving off, and stopping, including mirror and shoulder checks and turn-signal timing.

Explain the function of the main controls and warning lights, and what to do when a warning light comes on while driving.

Describe the checks a driver should make before driving, such as tyres, brakes, lights, and fluid levels.

Explain what to do in an emergency: brake failure, a burst tyre, a stuck accelerator, and a fire.

Describe the correct steps after a collision: securing the scene, helping the injured, calling emergency services, and reporting to police.

Explain the licensing system: the provisional licence, the written and practical tests, renewals, and the points and administrative disposition system.

Describe the duties of a driver: carrying your licence, reporting changes, and the obligation to report accidents.

Explain the penalties for major violations and how accumulated points lead to suspension or revocation.

Review the traffic-law rules you scored lowest on in week 2 and correct each error in writing.

Explain the rules on insurance, including compulsory automobile liability insurance and voluntary coverage.

Explain economical driving techniques: smooth acceleration, early upshifting, avoiding unnecessary idling, and correct tyre pressure.

Describe how driving style affects fuel consumption and emissions, and identify three habits you will change.

Apply hazard prediction to night driving, rain, and expressway merging, and state the specific adjustment for each.

Explain the environmental impact of air-conditioner use, excess load, and roof racks, and how to reduce it.

Plan a route that avoids congestion and combines trips, and justify the choices.

Take three full-length timed mock exams under test conditions and record each score by domain.

Correct every missed question by writing the rule and the reason for the correct answer.

Re-drill the 20 weakest items until you can answer them correctly twice in a row.

Confirm test-day logistics: what to bring, arrival time, and the format of the written and aptitude tests.