Japanese Provisional Learner's Permit (Karimen) Practice Test

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• When should you use your headlights?
• With a regular driver's license, may a person operate a regular two-wheeled motor vehicle?
• Before a long drive, what should you check regularly?
• In a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes, when you have to stop suddenly, you should jam on the brake pedal and continue to press until the vehicle stops.
• Following distance: When following another vehicle, you should maintain a safe distance to prevent a collision if the lead vehicle stops suddenly.
• What best describes the recommended following distance?
• A compulsory automobile liability insurance certificate and a mutual relief system insurance certificate are important documents to be kept safely at home.
• On a road with a solid yellow line marking the halfway line, crossing that line to overtake the vehicle ahead is permitted.
• Which statement describes the correct practice for signaling before a lane change?
• What is a recommended safety practice to prevent passengers from opening doors?
• When driving in icy conditions, what adjustment is recommended?
• What should you do when you see a construction zone with workers present?
• Throwing an empty can from a moving car would expose other drivers to danger and induce accidents.
• What condition triggers the use of headlights?
• What should you do to secure cargo before driving?
• What should you do in a school zone during active hours?
• Why is it important to check for motorcycles and bicycles before changing lanes?
• Even if the motor vehicle inspection certificate is valid, you may not drive if your compulsory automobile liability insurance has expired.
• Can you overtake another vehicle on a narrow road?
• When you pass by a person in a wheelchair or walking with a seeing-eye dog, you must stop or slow down.
• Evaluate the following statement: When you change lanes while proceeding in the same direction, you do not have to signal because changing lanes is different from turning right or left.
• Evaluate the following statement: You must choose a safe speed within the speed limit depending on the traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.
• Before changing lanes, what should you do?
• Which action is appropriate when an emergency vehicle with sirens approaches from behind on a multi-lane road?
• A moped rider proceeding at a speed of 50 km/h on a public road with no traffic signs or pavement markings is allowed.
• Which statement about pushing a two-wheeled vehicle is correct?
• Which statement is true?
• Under what condition may you proceed through an intersection when a red light is shown but the green arrow is lit?
• Which statement best reflects proper signaling before a lane change?
• When turning to the right or left, you only have to consider dangers to the front of the car because the rear wheels follow the same paths as the front wheels.
• What is the purpose of lane discipline?
• When a crosswalk has pedestrians waiting, what should you do?
• What is the purpose of lane discipline and not weaving between lanes?
• What should you do when entering a highway from an on-ramp?
• Evaluate the following statement: You must slow down when passing through an intersection regulated by traffic lights and with poor visibility.
• Which statement is true?
• What is the general rule for signaling before turning?
• A driver should slow down and pass by a school bus that has stopped to let children on and off.
• What should you do when you see a red signal and a green arrow indicating a turn?
• Which statement reflects safe behavior when passing a pedestrian?
• If you miss your highway exit, which practice is recommended?
• It is dangerous to use a cell phone or watch the navigation system while driving.
• Evaluate the following statement: There is no guarantee that driving on public roads is absolutely safe. That is why you should always drive carefully and exercise due caution in the surrounding traffic to avoid dangerous situations.
• If a traffic warden signals stop, you must stop even if the traffic light is green.
• On-ramp merging:
• Which statement about wearing seatbelts is correct?
• Anyone who instigates other people to engage in dangerous driving will have his/her driver's license revoked even if he/she has not been actually driving the vehicle.
• Before performing a lane change, you should
• Which sequence is recommended when preparing to change lanes?
• Evaluate the following statement: Confirming safety too often is not advisable because it would lead you to drive slowly and cause traffic congestion.
• On a road with a solid yellow center line, you may overtake if the vehicle ahead is turning left.
• In fog, which lighting action is recommended to improve visibility?
• Which statement is true?
• What is the purpose of road signs that indicate no parking?
• The beginner's mark must be attached to the rear of the learner's vehicle.
• Driving an inadequately serviced vehicle would be a cause for inducing accidents or inconvenience to others on the road.
• Which statement about pushing a two-wheeled vehicle is correct?
• Which statement about passing a pedestrian is correct?
• Which statement about securing cargo is correct?
• You must attach a 'beginner's mark' at the rear of the regular passenger vehicle when you practice driving with a learner's permit on public roads.
• Which option correctly describes no entry prohibition?
• What should you do when approaching a roundabout?
• What does a solid white line across an intersection generally mean?
• Evaluate the following statement: Entering a railroad crossing with a good view means you may proceed without stopping.
• When the traffic light indicates a flashing yellow light, you must first come to a halt and then proceed while exercising caution.
• A driver of a four-wheeled vehicle should lock the doors to prevent passengers from inadvertently opening them.
• A traffic warden signals stop at an intersection with a traffic light. If the light is green, you should still stop.
• What do road markings primarily provide to drivers?
• Thick white diagonal line markings on the road indicate no-entry zones.
• How should you handle a cyclist riding beside you in the same lane?
• Evaluate the following statement: A four-wheeled vehicle with automatic transmission requires extra caution when starting the engine or using the air conditioning because it may lunge forward.
• When approaching a pedestrian crossing, you should accelerate to clear the crossing.
• The shoshinsha mark on a vehicle is used to warn others that the driver is a beginner.
• What should you do when pedestrians are waiting to cross at a crosswalk?
• If windshield wipers fail while raining, what is the recommended course of action?
• What is the recommended rule for maintaining visibility when driving through a tunnel?
• Evaluate the following statement: You must confirm safety before changing lanes, making a U-turn, or backing up, even if you have signaled.
• Evaluate the following statement: When you change lanes, make U-turns, or back up, you do not have to confirm safety as long as you signal your intention.
• How should you behave when approaching a railway crossing with warning bells?
• If another vehicle is in your blind spot while attempting a lane change, you should
• Which statement about approaching a pedestrian is accurate?
• Which statement is true?
• What does a blue circular sign with a white arrow turning left indicate?
• Which statement is true?
• Which statement about seatbelts is correct?
• What is the safety guideline for driving in rain or wet conditions?
• Which statement about seatbelt use is correct?
• Evaluate the following statement: When the traffic light turns from green to yellow, you may proceed through the intersection even if you can safely come to a halt at the stop line.
• The rule against crossing a solid halfway line to overtake applies regardless of weather conditions.
• When sharing the road with bicycles, you should
• When a pedestrian with a white cane or a physically disabled person is nearby, you must stop or slow down to ensure safety.
• A person who holds a regular driver's license is prohibited from operating a regular two-wheeled motor vehicle.
• At a railway crossing with warning bells, which action is correct?
• What is the rule about overtaking a vehicle that is signaling to turn left?
• Which of the following describes the proper action when pedestrians are waiting to cross at a crosswalk?
• On and around the top of hills or on steep downward slopes, you must slow down and must not overtake.
• When following another vehicle, you must maintain a sufficient distance to avoid a collision if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly.
• Improper use of a child seat would render it ineffective, so follow the manufacturer's instruction manual carefully to use it properly.
• Evaluate the following statement: Confirming safety before lane changes, U-turns, or backing up is not necessary if you have signaled.
• If you are being tailgated, which action is best?
• When a motorcycle rider signals with the left arm up, the vehicle approaching the rear of the motorcycle should steer to the right.
• How should you react to a yellow traffic signal?
• What is the correct way to perform a lane change?
• you must not overtake or pass other vehicles (with the exception of light vehicles) at or within 30 meters of the pedestrian crossing or bicycle crossing
• What is the consequence of repeatedly ignoring traffic signals?
• Overtaking is prohibited inside tunnels even if the tunnels have vehicular lanes.
• It is safe to accelerate to pass a vehicle parked on your side of the road before the oncoming vehicle has time to pass the section of the parked vehicle.
• Which statement is true?
• Which of the following statements about using a child seat is true?
• Evaluate the following statement: Starting the engine or using the air conditioning in an automatic vehicle may cause the car to lunge forward.
• When you drive down a slope in a four-wheeled vehicle with automatic transmission, you should activate engine breaking by shifting the change lever either one of 2, L, or 1 positions.
• Which statement is true?
• When driving a long distance, it is advisable to take a rest every two hours.
• When you initiate overtaking a vehicle ahead of you, you should keep the distance between your vehicle and the one you are about to overtake as short as possible.
• Why is it important to use seat belts in all seating positions?
• Which statement is true?
• A solid yellow line that marks the halfway line means you may cross it to overtake if there is no oncoming traffic.
• On roads without a center line, the safest position is to drive in the center of the road.
• Which action could be a poor practice when entering or driving in a tunnel?
• If you are being overtaken, you should speed up to block the overtaking vehicle.
• Evaluate the following statement: When entering a railroad crossing with a good view, you do not have to stop before entering if you can assure safety.
• Evaluate the following statement: When changing lanes, you must signal your intention.
• The proper response when another vehicle is overtaking you is to avoid accelerating.
• Which statement is true?
• When being overtaken, you should speed up.
• Which statement is true?
• In a construction zone with workers present, what is the recommended behavior?
• In icy conditions, which action should be avoided?
• Which statement is true?
• When turning at a green light with pedestrians crossing, what should you do?
• What is the general purpose of road markings?
• Vehicles must not enter areas designated by the marking shown on the left (thick white diagonal lines).
• What is the safest course of action if you feel drowsy while driving?
• What should you do if your windshield wipers fail in rain?
• What is the purpose of wearing seat belts?
• Which statement best describes when you should change lanes?
• What is the purpose of the 初心者マーク on a vehicle?
• How should you treat bicycles in traffic?
• The stopping distance of a vehicle refers to a distance consisting of the reaction distance and the braking distance.
• What must you do when turning at an intersection with a green light and pedestrians are crossing?
• Which statement correctly describes a blue circular sign with a left-turn arrow?
• Side strips along the road are intended to provide spaces for pedestrians when there is no sidewalk and to improve road usefulness.
• You must always observe the traffic light you are facing, and you may not start moving forward when the traffic light facing the Cross Road turns red.
• On a road without a center line, you should drive in the center of the road because a pedestrian may dash out onto the street at any moment.
• When is hazard warning lights appropriate?
• The purpose of no-parking signs is to indicate which of the following?
• How should you pass a cyclist riding beside you in the same lane?
• When you shift lanes in order to enter a building located alongside the road, you must signal 30 meters in advance of changing lanes.
• Which statement about roads with no sidewalk is correct?
• When being overtaken, you should accelerate to finish overtaking sooner.
• Side strips refer to those strips provided on the side of the road that are delineated by a white line to provide spaces for pedestrians along the road having no sidewalk and to increase the utility of the vehicular road.
• A vehicle that is inadequately serviced can be a cause of accidents.
• A driver slowed down and passed by a school bus which had stopped to let children get on and off the bus.
• Which statement about seatbelts is correct?
• What is the rule regarding child safety seats?
• A driver may cross a solid halfway line to overtake if the road ahead is clear.
• Which statement is true?
• After passing the driver's license examination, you may operate a vehicle on public roads before your driver's license is issued.
• The act of overtaking should be completed before you consider resuming your own acceleration.
• When driving a long distance, it is advisable to rest every two hours.
• Once you have passed the driver's license examination, you may operate a vehicle on public roads even before the issuance of your driver's license.
• What is a recommended immediate action if you feel drowsy while driving?
• Which statement about passing a pedestrian is correct?
• When another vehicle is overtaking you, you should not increase your speed until the overtaking vehicle has completely finished overtaking your vehicle.
• Which statement about pushing a two-wheeled vehicle is correct?
• If you are tailgated and there is a safe place to pull over, what should you do?
• Evaluate the following statement: When you see a person walking with crutches ahead, you should sound your car horn to alert him.
• What is the correct response to a flashing red light?
• Crossing a solid halfway line to overtake is permitted at any time when the road ahead is clear.
• If you miss your highway exit, what is the proper action?
• What should you do to maintain visibility in a tunnel?
• What should you do when you approach pedestrians using a crosswalk with flashing signals?
• Which statement is true?
• When you drive beside a bicycle traveling on the side strip, you do not have to keep a safe distance between you and the bicycle or reduce speed.
• In Japan, on which side of the road do drivers drive, and which side should you pass on when overtaking?
• Which statement about edge distance is correct?
• You may complete an overtaking maneuver as soon as you start it, regardless of traffic conditions.
• Which sequence is most correct when preparing to change lanes?
• The brakes work in conjunction with the brake lights, so it is not advisable to step on the brake pedal several times in succession to alert the vehicle behind.
• In a tunnel, which action supports visibility and safety?
• It is dangerous to use a cell phone or watch the screen of the car navigation system while driving, because you will have diminished attention to the surrounding traffic.
• When an ambulance or fire engine with siren approaches, what should you do?
• Which of the following best describes the action when you see a red signal with a green arrow indicating a turn?
• Which statement about edge distance is correct?
• Which statement is correct about a person pushing a two-wheeled vehicle with its engine off?
• When entering a tunnel, which action best preserves visibility?
• What is the meaning of a red circular sign with a white horizontal bar?
• When the traffic is congested, you should proceed forward even if you would have to stop directly over a pedestrian crossing or bicycle crossing.
• Which action is not appropriate when visibility is reduced by fog?
• Stopping distance includes reaction distance and braking distance.
• People over the age of 16 may apply for a license for large-size motorcycles.
• If the traffic light is red at an intersection but a green arrow is shown, may you proceed in the direction of the arrow?
• You must reduce speed sufficiently to allow you to stop any time when you pass through bicycle crossings.
• No Entry sign ahead:
• On a road with a solid yellow line marking a halfway line, overtaking is allowed if the lead vehicle is far ahead.
• What should you do if other vehicles are blocking your view at an intersection?
• Throwing an empty can from a moving car would expose other drivers to danger and induce accidents.
• Which description best captures the proper lane-change technique?
• If you are being overtaken, you should not accelerate.
• Which statement is true?
• When descending a slope in a four-wheeled vehicle with automatic transmission, you should activate engine braking by selecting 2, L, or 1.
• What is the recommended following distance?
• Which statement is true?
• Are you allowed to use a handheld phone while driving?
• If another vehicle signals you to go first at a junction, what should you do?
• When you drive by a pedestrian using a white cane or a walking aid, an elderly person or a physically disabled person having difficulty walking, you must stop or slow down in order to ensure the safety of these people.
• What does a blue circular sign with a white straight-arrow indicate?
• What is the meaning of a red octagonal sign with the word Stop (止まれ) on it?
• What does a dashed white line in the center of the road indicate?
• What should you do when you see a road sign indicating No Entry ahead?