Japanese driver's license Why is the skill test difficult?

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In Japan, many people go to a driver's license center to obtain a driver's license, but if a foreigner wants to renew their license in Japan, or if a Japanese person wants to switch their license obtained overseas to a Japanese one, Depending on the country , a skills test is required.

Overseas, you can take and pass a driving test after asking a friend or family member to teach you how to drive, but Japanese driving skills tests are said to be much more difficult than those in other countries. This is because you will not be able to pass the exam just by having technical driving skills; you will need to be aware of the detailed points. The driver's license center where you take the test is often crowded in the morning, so if you fail the skill test, you will have to wait in line again from early morning. In order to avoid such things, we will explain from various aspects why the Japanese driver's license skill test is said to be difficult.

Driving skills alone will not pass the exam.

 

The driver's license skill test is not just about skillfully operating the steering wheel and accelerator. In order to pass the skill test, you need to understand the important points.

The skill test begins with things to check before getting into the car, various visual checks and while driving, when to use the turn signal, how to change lanes, a thorough safety check, and everything from stopping the car to getting out of the car. contains exam items. In particular, when it comes to visual inspection, it is important not only to move your eyes to see, but also to move your head and check carefully. It is also helpful to check using a pointing gesture.

manners and courtesy

In Japan, politeness and respect for others are valued. Therefore, in addition to driving skills, the examinee's attitude and manners are also looked at. It will be difficult to pass the exam if you are arrogant, arrogant, or disrespectful towards others. By the way, the skills test is scored by a police officer as the examiner. Also, on exam day, make sure to wear appropriate clothing and appropriate shoes for the exam. Sandals are not permitted. If you need glasses while driving, don't forget to bring them.

no chance to practice

 

Even if you actually want to practice driving, it is difficult to secure a place. Driving schools that help foreigners change their licenses are especially popular and are constantly flooded with applications. As a result, they end up taking the exam without having had enough practice, making an already difficult skill exam even more difficult.

Choose reliable resources

 

These days, platforms like YouTube are full of various advice videos. Some of these videos claim to provide secret strategies to pass the skill exam, but it cannot be denied that they sometimes contain incorrect information. Candidates are also required to have the ability to discern which information is correct.

Optimal and easy-to-understand skill test manual

ASAHI MOTORS GROUP provides a handbook (manual) for skill test preparation in Japanese and English, so you can learn how to pass the skill test by yourself without attending a driving school. This is a teaching material with easy-to-understand illustrations and videos. Click here for more information or click on the image below.

 

Asahi Paper Driving School also provides lessons for skill exams in English and Japanese. If you are interested, please click on the logo below.

 

summary

Passing the Japanese driver's license skill test on the first try is not a dream if you have sufficient prior knowledge and prepare for the test. It is possible to pass the exam without attending school, as long as you gather the correct information, learn how to check safety, and learn important points for the exam．