Japan has extremely strict parking rules. You can stop for pick-up/drop-off, but you can never park in specific zones.
The test now covers up to 22 topics, including emergency responses, vehicle maintenance, and complex traffic scenarios.
In Japan, you must come to a complete stop before every railway crossing, regardless of whether the barriers are up or down. You must also roll down your window slightly to listen for oncoming trains before proceeding. Category 4: Emergency Vehicles and Speed Limits
The difficulty of the new conversion test is highlighted by the pass rates: in 2024, before the changes, of applicants passed; after the new rules, the pass rate dropped sharply to 42.8% .