Driving Tests and Other Info

  • Penalties for Traffic Offenses In December 2006 strict new penalties were introduced for government workers (JETs!) who commit traffic offenses. Read the attached file and make sure you're aware of the consequences of driving dangerously in Japan.


  • Americans! Got to take the dreaded Japanese Practical Driving Test to convert your license? Look at The Unknown Jet's Driving Test Guide with lots of hints and tips for actually passing!


  • In addition to the above guide, our Namerikawa CIR Alanna has got us copies of the 3 test routes used at the Test Centre in Toyama. Hopefully they can help you! A-Course, B-Course, C-Course


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