Current format and pass mark
| Item | Current conversion knowledge check |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 |
| Passing score | 45 or more correct |
| Question illustrations | Removed from this particular knowledge check under the revised rules |
| Availability | Confirm language, session time and booking method with your prefecture |
A 90% pass requirement leaves very little room for careless mistakes. Similar-looking statements often turn on words such as “always,” “immediately,” “within,” “before,” or “only.”
What to study
- Traffic lights, police hand signals and lane arrows.
- Pedestrian and bicycle-crossing priority.
- Railway crossings and stop requirements.
- Speed limits and safe speed for conditions.
- Parking, stopping and no-stopping zones.
- Overtaking, passing and lane changes.
- Intersections, right turns and Japan's two-step moped turn.
- Emergency vehicles, school buses and streetcars.
- Seat belts, mobile phones, alcohol and fatigue.
- Licence classes, novice marks and basic vehicle safety.
A practical seven-day study plan
- Day 1: Take a 50-question diagnostic test without checking answers.
- Day 2: Study signs, signals, road markings and police hand signals.
- Day 3: Study pedestrians, bicycles, railway crossings and school zones.
- Day 4: Study intersections, lane position, turning and overtaking.
- Day 5: Study stopping, parking, speed and licence rules.
- Day 6: Review every wrong answer and write the exact rule in one sentence.
- Day 7: Complete at least two timed tests and aim for 48–50, not merely 45.
How to handle tricky wording
Read the entire statement before deciding. Test writers often combine a correct first clause with an incorrect second clause. Pay special attention to:
- Absolute words: “always,” “never,” “regardless,” and “under all circumstances.”
- Distances and timing: 3 seconds, 30 metres, 5 metres and 10 metres.
- Different actions: overtaking versus passing; parking versus stopping.
- Vehicle classes: rules for mopeds, motorcycles and regular vehicles are not interchangeable.
- Safety duties: a green light does not remove the duty to avoid blocking an intersection or endangering pedestrians.
Use practice tests correctly
Our free practice area contains 610 multilingual True/False questions, including five Learner's Permit sets and four Final Exam sets. The bank is broader than the 50-question conversion check and is useful for building a deeper understanding of Japanese rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion test still only 10 questions?
No. The revised knowledge check expanded from 10 to 50 questions on October 1, 2025.
How many correct answers are required?
At least 45 out of 50 under the revised rule.
Are languages the same everywhere?
Language availability and booking arrangements can differ by prefecture. Confirm before your appointment.
Are these the same as the ordinary final exam questions?
They test overlapping road-rule knowledge, but the procedures and official examination formats are not identical.
Official and supporting sources
- Tokyo Metropolitan Police: revised conversion knowledge and skills checks
- Tokyo Metropolitan Police: knowledge-test booking and multilingualisation
- National Police Agency: foreign licence holder guide
- Free Japan Driving License practice tests
Information was reviewed on July 17, 2026. Procedures, fees, languages and booking systems can vary by prefecture. Confirm details with the police authority responsible for your registered address before travelling.