How to get a driving license in Japan: written test content, passing scores, study tips and practical test points.
To get a driving license in Japan you must pass both the written test and the practical test. Here is the full process from provisional to full license.
1. License Process
The typical flow: enroll at a driving school → provisional written test → provisional practical test → on-road lessons → final written test → graduation exam. Live-in (合宿) courses let you study intensively in a short period.
2. Written Test Content and Scores
The written test covers traffic rules, signs and safe driving. For the provisional license you need 45+ out of 50; for the full license 90+ out of 95. Drill the question bank and review your mistakes — it's the fastest path.
3. Practical Test Points
The practical test emphasizes safety checks (mirrors and blind spots). Stop signs, checking for blind spots when turning, and hill starts are common deduction points — practise them deliberately.
4. Study Tips
Use the LBFM app to practise written questions daily in spare moments. The mock exam mode familiarizes you with the real format; always review wrong answers until you consistently exceed the pass mark.