Korea Class 1 Written Test study plan
Korea Class 1 Written Test · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Traffic laws and regulations
Map the Domain 1 syllabus into a one-page outline covering speed limits by road class, right-of-way, lane use, parking and stopping bans, and signal and sign categories
Memorize the Korean speed-limit table (urban, rural, expressway, school zone, weather-reduced) and self-quiz to 95% recall
Classify 40 common Korean road signs and markings by category and write the required driver action for each
Explain the priority order at uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts, and narrow-road encounters in your own words without notes
Your checkpoint
A 60-question self-made Domain 1 quiz completed with a scored answer key and a list of every missed item
Traffic laws and regulations
Summarize penalty and point rules for the top 15 violations (speeding tiers, signal violation, DUI, seatbelt, phone use) in a comparison table
Distinguish the legal thresholds for license suspension versus cancellation and the point totals that trigger each
Recite the rules on child restraint seats, school-zone special provisions, and crosswalk pedestrian priority
Work through 50 mixed Domain 1 practice items and log error causes by rule type, not by question number
Your checkpoint
A one-page penalty-and-points reference sheet plus a scored 50-item practice set with error-cause tally
Traffic laws and regulations & Driver licensing system and administrative procedures
Outline the licensing ladder (Class 2 to Class 1, first-class large and ordinary) with vehicle categories and eligibility conditions for each
List the documents, fees, and steps for the written test, skills test, and road test in sequence
Describe the penalty-point accumulation, suspension, cancellation, and reinstatement process including the education and re-test requirements
Draft 20 flashcards on administrative procedure facts and drill them to 90% recall
Your checkpoint
A flow diagram of the licensing and penalty lifecycle from learner permit to reinstatement, annotated with point thresholds
Safe driving practices and defensive driving
Define the defensive driving core habits (scanning, following distance, escape route, hazard prediction) and apply each to three driving scenarios
Compute safe following distance using the two-second and three-second rules at 30, 60, and 100 km/h
Analyze the specific risks of rain, snow, fog, night driving, and tunnels, and state the correct speed and lighting response for each
Explain fatigue and alcohol effects on reaction time and the countermeasures required before and during long drives
Interpret right-of-way conflict scenarios involving pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, and large trucks
Your checkpoint
A written response to 10 scenario-based defensive driving prompts, each with a justified action and a rejected alternative
Safe driving practices and defensive driving & Vehicle mechanics and inspection
Identify the purpose and check method for each major vehicle system: brakes, tires, steering, lights, and fluids
Recite the daily and pre-trip inspection checklist in order and explain what a failing result looks like for each item
Explain how ABS, ESC, and tire pressure affect stopping distance and skid behavior in wet and icy conditions
Describe the correct action for a tire blowout, brake failure, and aquaplaning while at highway speed
Your checkpoint
A completed 25-item pre-trip inspection checklist with pass criteria and a short note on the failure symptom for each item
Traffic accident response and emergency procedures
Sequence the legally required steps after a collision: stop, aid, report, exchange information, and preserve the scene
Explain how to place warning triangles and hazard lights by road type and visibility condition
Demonstrate the correct first-aid response for bleeding, fracture, unconscious casualty, and suspected spinal injury
Describe the reporting channels and the information to give when calling emergency services
Explain the insurance and administrative follow-up process after an accident, including the accident report and fault determination basics
Your checkpoint
A one-page accident-response card covering the action sequence, warning placement, and emergency call script, recited from memory in under three minutes
Environmental protection and eco-friendly driving & Vehicle mechanics and inspection & Traffic accident response and emergency procedures
List the main causes of vehicle emissions and the eco-driving techniques that reduce fuel use (idling cut-off, smooth acceleration, correct tire pressure, route planning)
State the legal and practical rules on engine idling and eco-driving incentives covered by the exam
Re-review Domain 3 inspection items and Domain 4 emergency steps using spaced retrieval at 3-day and 7-day intervals
Correct every error logged in weeks 1 through 6 and rewrite the underlying rule in your own words
Your checkpoint
An error log review sheet showing each previously missed item, the corrected rule, and a re-test score of at least 90%
Traffic laws and regulations & Safe driving practices and defensive driving & Vehicle mechanics and inspection & Traffic accident response and emergency procedures & Driver licensing system and administrative procedures & Environmental protection and eco-friendly driving
Take two full-length timed mock tests under exam conditions and record per-domain accuracy
Target any domain scoring below 85% with a focused 90-minute review and a 20-item drill
Rehearse the top 30 high-frequency facts across all domains using flashcards until recall is instant
Simulate exam-day logistics: timing per question, skip-and-return strategy, and answer-sheet review routine
Your checkpoint
Two completed full-length mock tests with per-domain score breakdown and a final one-page high-frequency fact sheet
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 85% on a self-made 60-question Domain 1 quiz and explain every missed rule without notes
Week 4: Score at least 85% on a mixed Domain 1 and 5 set and reproduce the licensing and penalty lifecycle diagram from memory
Week 6: Score at least 85% on a mixed Domain 2, 3, and 4 set and recite the accident-response card in under three minutes
Week 8: Score at least 90% on both full-length timed mock tests with no domain below 85%