Inside the new 50-question Gaimen Kirikae written test

Knowing the shape of the test is half the battle. Here is what the 50-question Gaimen Kirikae written test looks like in practice, and how to approach it so the format never surprises you.

The ◯ / × format

Most questions are true/false: you decide whether a statement about a road rule is correct （◯）or incorrect （×）. It sounds easy, but the statements are written to catch half-knowledge — a single qualifying word like “always,” “never,” or a specific speed or distance can flip the answer. Read every word.

What it covers

• Road signs, markings, and signals
• Right-of-way and intersections, including trams and pedestrians
• Speed limits, following distance, and stopping
• Parking, overtaking, and lane use
• Situational judgement — what a safe driver does

How it’s scored

You need a clear majority of the 50 correct to pass. Because the bar is high, you cannot afford to leave easy marks on the table — the questions you find obvious are exactly the ones to lock in, so your effort goes to the genuinely tricky rules.

Pacing yourself

Fifty true/false questions is not a long paper, but rushing causes careless misses on the “always/never” traps. A good rhythm is to answer every question you are sure of first, flag the ones you are unsure about, and return to them with the time you have left. Goukaku Drive’s mocks let you flag and review exactly this way, so the habit is second nature by exam day.

Formats and pass marks can differ by prefecture and change over time. Treat this as preparation, and confirm the specifics with your local licensing centre.