Japan Semi-Medium Theory study plan
Japan Semi-Medium Theory · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Road traffic law and driving regulations
List the core obligations of a driver under the Road Traffic Act, including licence carriage, seatbelt use, and accident reporting duties.
Explain the rules for passing, overtaking, and maintaining safe following distance on ordinary roads.
Differentiate prohibited parking and stopping locations and the conditions under which each applies.
Solve 30 scenario-based questions on basic traffic law and record the error categories.
Your checkpoint
A one-page summary sheet of the 15 most frequently tested road traffic law rules, each with a one-line example.
Road traffic law and driving regulations & Traffic signs, road markings, and signals
Describe the right-of-way rules at intersections without signals, including priority roads and left/right turn interactions.
Identify the meaning and required driver action for 25 common regulatory and warning signs.
Interpret the road markings for lane boundaries, no-overtaking zones, and stop lines.
Complete a 40-question mixed set on law and signs with at least 80% accuracy.
Your checkpoint
A self-made sign and marking flashcard deck of 30 items, each with the sign meaning and the correct driving response.
Road traffic law and driving regulations & Safe driving practices and hazard perception
Apply the rules for railway crossings, including stopping, checking, and proceeding safely.
Explain speed limit categories and the conditions that require reduced speed.
Identify the top five hazard types in residential and school zones and the correct anticipatory action for each.
Analyse 20 hazard-perception scenarios and justify the chosen response in writing.
Your checkpoint
A hazard log of 20 real or simulated scenarios with the hazard identified, the response chosen, and the legal rule that applies.
Safe driving practices and hazard perception & Road traffic law and driving regulations
Describe the effects of alcohol, fatigue, and distraction on reaction time and judgement.
Explain defensive driving techniques for rain, fog, and night driving.
Summarize the law on drinking and driving and the penalties for each threshold.
Complete a timed 50-question mock exam covering domains 1 and 3 and score at least 85%.
Your checkpoint
A timed mock exam result sheet with a score breakdown by domain and a list of the three weakest subtopics.
Vehicle handling, inspection, and maintenance & Loading, towing, and vehicle dimensions/weight limits
List the daily pre-drive checks and the weekly fluid and tyre checks a driver must perform.
Explain the legal tyre tread depth and the consequences of worn tyres.
State the maximum vehicle dimensions and weight limits and how load distribution affects stability.
Calculate whether a given load and trailer combination is within legal limits using a worked example.
Your checkpoint
A completed vehicle inspection checklist and one worked load-calculation example with all figures shown.
Loading, towing, and vehicle dimensions/weight limits & Emergency procedures, first aid, and accident response
Describe the secure loading and towing requirements for cargo and trailers.
Outline the immediate steps after a collision, including stopping, aiding injured persons, and reporting.
Demonstrate the first aid sequence for an unconscious but breathing casualty and for severe bleeding.
Explain the legal duty to report an accident and the time limits involved.
Your checkpoint
A written accident-response procedure card covering the first 10 minutes after a collision.
Emergency procedures, first aid, and accident response & Licensing system, penalties, and administrative procedures
Describe emergency procedures for brake failure, tyre blowout, and fire.
Explain the licence point system, suspension thresholds, and the process for attending a licence course.
Summarize the administrative steps for licence renewal, address change, and lost licence replacement.
Complete a 30-question set on emergencies and penalties with at least 85% accuracy.
Your checkpoint
A one-page penalty and administrative procedure summary with the point thresholds and required actions.
Road traffic law and driving regulations & Safe driving practices and hazard perception & Emergency procedures, first aid, and accident response
Review all flagged errors from previous weeks and re-test each weak subtopic.
Complete two full timed mock exams under test conditions and score at least 90% on each.
Explain the correct response to the five most commonly missed scenario types.
Finalize a personal pre-test checklist covering documents, timing, and test-day logistics.
Your checkpoint
Two completed mock exam score reports with a final error review list and a test-day checklist.
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 80% on a 40-question mixed set covering domains 1 and 2, and have the 30-item sign and marking deck complete.
Week 4: Score at least 85% on a timed 50-question mock exam covering domains 1 and 3, with no domain below 75%.
Week 6: Complete the vehicle inspection checklist, the load-calculation example, and the accident-response procedure card, and pass a 20-question quiz on domains 4, 5, and 6 at 85% or higher.
Week 8: Score at least 90% on two full timed mock exams covering all domains, with every domain at or above 80%.