Karimen Practice Test Set 5 — 50 Learner Permit Questions
This free practice set contains 50 Karimen questions in the same true/false format as the real knowledge test. The heaviest categories here are safe driving (9), traffic signals (8), road signs (8).
15 of the questions include road figures — signs, junction layouts and signal scenes — exactly the kind of visual items that cost marks when you meet them for the first time.
Read each explanation before moving on: every answer links back to the rule being tested. When you can score above 90% here, run the same set against the clock inside the free practice app.
Questions 1-30
Question 1
When an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind at an intersection, vehicles must immediately stop where they are.
Answer: False
Question 2
On a road with heavy traffic, it is advisable for a driver to get into or out of a vehicle from the left door as much as possible.
Answer: True
Question 3
The hand signals of a police officer as shown in the figures have the same meaning for traffic traveling towards the front and back of the officer.
Answer: True
Question 4
A vehicle must not enter a safety zone only when there are pedestrians in the area.
Answer: False
Question 5
When approaching a pedestrian crossing, a vehicle must sufficiently reduce speed to be able to stop immediately before the pedestrian crossing, even when it is clear that there are no people crossing the road.
Answer: False
Question 6
A vehicle may overtake at a corner when visibility is good.
Answer: False
Question 7
On a general road, the designated maximum speed limit for three-wheeled regular trucks or regular trucks with a displacement of 660 cc or less is 50 km/h.
Answer: False
Question 8
At an intersection where there is a traffic sign as shown in the figure, vehicles other than large-size trucks, specified medium trucks, and special heavy equipment must not proceed straight through the intersection.
Answer: False
Question 9
If a driver senses even a small amount of danger in the traffic conditions during driving, the first thing for him or her to do is to reduce the vehicle's speed.
Answer: True
Question 10
When overtaking, it is advisable for a driver to check the safety to the right and behind to the right using a rearview mirror, as well as to check the situation in front.
Answer: True
Question 11
Using side mirrors allow a driver to visually gauge the distance between his or her vehicle and the vehicle behind better than using a rearview mirror.
Answer: False
Question 12
Even where there is a traffic sign as shown in the figure, a vehicle may overtake unless it crosses the centerline.
Answer: False
Question 13
A vehicle must slow down when passing a pedestrian that is in a safety zone.
Answer: True
Question 14
A signal as shown in the figure (viewed from behind) indicates that the vehicle is attempting to execute a right turn or U-turn, or move into the right lane while traveling in the same direction.
Answer: False
Question 15
If the traffic signal ahead is a yellow light, a vehicle must not proceed beyond the stop line. However, if the signal changes to yellow when the vehicle has nearly reached the stop line, and the vehicle is not able to stop safely it may proceed without stopping.
Answer: True
Question 16
It is important for a driver to understand the features of his or her own vehicle, such as the blind spot, the wheelbase differential, and other similar features.
Answer: True
Question 17
A driver must proceed with attention on a road where there is a traffic sign as shown in the figure, because there may be oncoming traffic.
Answer: True
Question 18
It is dangerous if a driver cannot pay enough attention to the traffic conditions. Therefore, a driver must not, in principle, use a mobile phone while driving.
Answer: True
Question 19
When a person with a learner's permit drives a vehicle for the purpose of practice, he or she must have a person in the front passenger seat as instructor. That person must have held a first-class license for that type of vehicle for 3 years or more, or a second-class license for that type of vehicle and be at least 21 years of age or older.
Answer: True
Question 20
In the situation shown in the figure, when vehicle Ⓧ passes on the side of stopped vehicle Ⓨ, vehicle Ⓧ must stop at position Ⓐ, even when there are no pedestrians.
Answer: True
Question 21
A vehicle must slow down at a corner if visibility is poor, but does not need to slow down if visibility is good.
Answer: False
Question 22
When executing a left or right turn, or a U-turn, a driver must give a signal approximately 30 meters before the point where he or she takes the action.
Answer: True
Question 23
On a road where there is a traffic sign as shown in the figure, regular passenger vehicles must proceed in lanes other than the leftmost lane.
Answer: False
Question 24
It is advisable for a driver to sound the horn as much as possible at an intersection where visibility is poor.
Answer: False
Question 25
When entering an intersection where there is a traffic sign as shown in the figure, a vehicle does not need to stop if it is clearly safe.
Answer: False
Question 26
At an intersection where there are traffic signals as shown in the figure, a general moped must proceed as indicated by the arrow when executing a right turn.
Answer: False
Question 27
When overtaking, it is advisable for a driver to give a signal by turning on the direction indicator, then after about 3 seconds, change the lane while gradually accelerating.
Answer: True
Question 28
On a road with three or more lanes in each direction, the rightmost lane should be kept for overtaking vehicles etc., and vehicles must proceed in the other lanes according to traveling speed.
Answer: True
Question 29
With an arrow signal as shown in the figure, automobiles, mopeds and light vehicles may proceed straight through the intersection.
Answer: True
Question 30
It is advisable for a driver to adjust his or her seat to a position where their knees shall be fully stretched when depressing the clutch pedal.
Answer: False
Questions 31-50
Question 31
When proceeding along the left edge of a road and approaching a traffic sign as shown in the figure, a driver must pay enough attention to vehicles behind, because the sign indicates that the road ahead narrows.
Answer: True
Question 32
Signals notify other traffic of how the vehicle will move. As other traffic will rely on the given signals, the driver of that vehicle must give correct signals with appropriate timing.
Answer: True
Question 33
Vehicles must proceed carefully, especially on a narrow road or a road where visibility is poor, because a child may suddenly appear on the road.
Answer: True
Question 34
Overtaking is prohibited in a tunnel where there are no vehicular lanes.
Answer: True
Question 35
Executing a left or right turn is prohibited at an intersection where there is a traffic sign as shown in the figure.
Answer: False
Question 36
The distance from the point where a driver senses danger and depresses the brake pedal to the point where the vehicle stops is always the same, regardless of the conditions of the road surface, assuming that the vehicle proceeds at the same speed.
Answer: False
Question 37
It is advisable for a driver to sound the horn when proceeding near a bicycle to alert the cyclist.
Answer: False
Question 38
The precautions of approaching a bicycle crossing are basically the same as those of approaching a pedestrian crossing.
Answer: True
Question 39
One may drive a minibus with a seating capacity of 11 passengers with a regular license.
Answer: False
Question 40
A driver must not obstruct the movement of the vehicle ahead when it is giving a signal for changing lanes to make a left or right turn, unless not obstructing the vehicle would require the driver to brake or swerve suddenly.
Answer: True
Question 41
When a road is congested, vehicles may proceed by crossing the centerline into the right side of the road.
Answer: False
Question 42
Giving consideration not to interfere with other traffic or to ensure the safety of others results in following traffic regulations.
Answer: True
Question 43
On a road where there is a pavement marking as shown in the figure, automobiles must not proceed at a speed over 50 km/h, and general mopeds must not proceed at a speed over 30 km/h.
Answer: True
Question 44
Vehicles must slow down when executing a left or right turn.
Answer: True
Question 45
Light vehicles or mopeds may proceed on a road where there is a traffic sign as shown in the figure.
Answer: False
Question 46
Even when being overtaken by the vehicle behind, a vehicle may overtake the vehicle ahead before being overtaken, because vehicles proceeding in front have right of way.
Answer: False
Question 47
The timing and method of the signal for a U-turn are the same as those for the signal for a right turn. (Except roundabout.)
Answer: True
Question 48
When a police officer holds his or her arms straight out to the sides horizontally, this has the same meaning as a red light for traffic proceeding in the direction that is parallel to the officer's arms.
Answer: False
Question 49
When passing the side of a local bus stopped at a bus stop to allow passengers to get on or off, a vehicle must proceed at a speed slow enough to stop, in anticipation that a passenger may unexpectedly appear in front of the vehicle.
Answer: True
Question 50
The traffic sign and pavement marking shown in the figures have the same meaning.
Answer: False
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the Karimen knowledge test?
The Karimen knowledge test for an ordinary licence uses 50 questions, which is why every set on this page contains 50 true/false items.
Is this the same test used for foreign licence conversion?
No. Foreign licence conversion uses its own 50-question knowledge check with 45 correct answers required under the rule that took effect on October 1, 2025. Karimen sets prepare the learner-permit stage.
Can I take these practice questions in other languages?
Yes. The interactive practice app offers the full bank with explanations in five languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Hindi and Urdu.