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Exam Day Tips & Procedures | 仮免許学科試験 Are you preparing to take your Learner’s Permit Written Examination (仮免許学科試験) at a Japanese Driver’s License Center? This quick guide is designed for students enrolled at EDS International Driving School who are applying directly for their Japanese learner’s permit (仮免許). The examination procedures, reception times, and booking requirements differ by prefecture. Find your prefecture below and refer to the corresponding infographic for inst

EDS International Driving School | Student Learning Resources Applicable to: Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, and all other prefectures in Japan. If you hold a valid driver’s license issued overseas, you may be eligible to convert it into a Japanese driver’s license through Foreign License Conversion (外免切替 / Gaimen Kirikae). Before enrolling or availing service at EDS International Driving School, your first step is to confirm your eligibility and arrange the required docume

The On-Road Practical Driving Examination (路上技能試験 / Rojō Ginō Shiken) is an important part of acquiring an ordinary Japanese driver’s license for applicants taking the direct examination route. Unlike the learner’s permit practical examination (仮免許技能試験), which primarily evaluates your driving skills on a closed course, the on-road examination evaluates your ability to drive safely in real traffic conditions. You will encounter public roads, intersections, pedestrians, cycli