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Japan Ordinary Licence Theory Practice Questions - Japan Driving Theory Test - Ordinary Licence Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
According to Tokyo ordinary licence guidance, what should an ordinary passenger-car applicant expect unless a listed exemption applies?
Choose one answer below.
A
A written theory test is part of the ordinary licence process.
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B
The written test is never required for an ordinary licence.
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C
Only an eyesight test is required for all ordinary licence applicants.
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D
Only a vehicle inspection test replaces the written test.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What pass benchmark is listed in Tokyo re-exam guidance for an ordinary licence written test?
Choose one answer below.
A
45 points from 50 questions
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B
70 points from 80 questions
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C
90 points from 95 questions
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D
100 points from 100 questions
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Tokyo's current language guidance says first-class written exams are available in how many languages?
Choose one answer below.
A
5 languages
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B
10 languages
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C
20 languages
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D
Only Japanese
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which applicant is most likely to be handled under the written-test-exempt or no-written-test path listed in Tokyo ordinary licence guidance?
Choose one answer below.
A
A first-time applicant with no licence at all
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B
A person who already holds an ordinary motorcycle licence
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C
A person who only owns a bicycle
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D
A person who has only an international driving permit
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Who administers ordinary licence exams in Japan in practical terms?
Choose one answer below.
A
Private fuel stations
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B
Prefectural police driver licensing centers under public safety commission authority
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C
Car dealers that sell ordinary passenger cars
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D
Any driving school without government involvement
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QUESTION 6 / 25
At a steady red traffic light, what must an ordinary passenger-car driver do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and remain stopped until movement is legally allowed.
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B
Proceed slowly if no vehicle is visible.
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C
Turn left without stopping because Japan drives on the left.
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D
Sound the horn and pass through the intersection.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What is the safest correct response to a yellow traffic light when you can stop safely before the stop line?
Choose one answer below.
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Accelerate to clear the intersection.
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B
Stop before the stop line.
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C
Proceed because yellow always means go.
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D
Change lanes quickly to avoid stopping.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What does a green traffic light allow a driver to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed if it is safe and lawful to do so.
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B
Ignore pedestrians already in the crosswalk.
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C
Enter even when the far side is blocked.
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D
Drive at any speed through the intersection.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
At a flashing red signal, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Treat it like a green light.
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B
Stop, check safety, and proceed only when safe.
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C
Speed up to reduce time in the intersection.
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D
Ignore it if your road is wider.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
At a Japanese stop sign or a marked stop line, where should you stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
After the crosswalk so you can see better
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B
Before the stop line, or before the intersection if no stop line is marked
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C
Only beside the sign post
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D
Anywhere as long as the vehicle slows down
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QUESTION 11 / 25
On ordinary roads in Japan, which side of the road do passenger cars normally use?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left side
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B
The right side
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C
Whichever side has fewer parked cars
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D
The center of the road
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What should you do when pedestrians are crossing at a marked pedestrian crossing ahead?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and let them cross safely.
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B
Drive around them if your lane is clear.
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C
Honk so they hurry.
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D
Continue because marked crossings are only advisory.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What do diamond-shaped road markings before a crossing warn drivers about?
Choose one answer below.
A
A toll gate ahead
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B
A pedestrian crossing ahead
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C
A fuel station entrance ahead
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D
The end of a speed limit
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does a solid yellow center line generally tell a driver?
Choose one answer below.
A
Crossing the line to pass is prohibited.
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B
Passing is encouraged if the road is straight.
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C
The lane is reserved for buses only.
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D
Parking is allowed on both sides.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What is the main purpose of lane arrows painted on the road before an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
To show the directions vehicles in that lane may take
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B
To show where pedestrians should wait
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C
To mark a parking area
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D
To remove the need to signal
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If a police officer is directing traffic at an intersection, what should you follow?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the traffic light, even if the officer signals differently
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B
The officer's lawful direction
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C
Only the road markings
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D
The vehicle behind you
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Before crossing a railroad crossing, what is the correct basic action?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop if required, look and listen, and cross only when safe.
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B
Cross quickly without checking if the barrier is raised.
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C
Stop only when another car is behind you.
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D
Shift to neutral and coast across.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When an emergency vehicle approaches with siren and lights, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Compete with it to clear the signal first
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B
Move left where safe and give it priority
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C
Stop in the middle of the intersection
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D
Follow closely behind it
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When turning left in Japan, what lane position is normally safest and correct?
Choose one answer below.
A
Move as far left as practicable after checking for cyclists and pedestrians.
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B
Swing wide to the right first.
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C
Turn from the rightmost lane.
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D
Stay in the center of the road to make a larger turn.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
When turning right across oncoming traffic at an intersection, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yield to oncoming vehicles going straight or turning left and check pedestrians.
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B
Turn first because right turns always have priority.
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C
Ignore oncoming motorcycles because they are smaller.
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D
Use the horn to claim priority.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Why should you signal before turning or changing lanes?
Choose one answer below.
A
To tell other road users your intention early enough to react
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B
To make other drivers yield automatically
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C
To allow you to skip mirror checks
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D
To cancel road signs and markings
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A pedestrian is standing at the edge of a marked crossing and appears ready to cross. What should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow, stop if necessary, and let the pedestrian cross.
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B
Speed up before the pedestrian steps out.
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C
Wave the pedestrian back and continue.
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D
Move into the opposing lane to pass without slowing.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When passing a cyclist on a narrow road, what is the safest approach?
Choose one answer below.
A
Leave sufficient clearance, slow down, and wait if you cannot pass safely.
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B
Pass closely because bicycles are expected to move aside.
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C
Honk continuously until the cyclist stops.
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D
Pass on either side without checking.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
In a school area or near children, what should a driver expect?
Choose one answer below.
A
Children may act unpredictably, so slow down and prepare to stop.
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B
Children always obey traffic rules perfectly.
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C
The horn is enough to control children near the road.
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D
Drivers can ignore crossings when school is not in session.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the correct seat belt rule for ordinary passenger-car occupants?
Choose one answer below.
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The driver and passengers should use seat belts as required.
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B
Only the driver needs a seat belt on short trips.
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C
Rear-seat passengers never need seat belts.
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D
Seat belts are optional when traffic is slow.
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