Motorcycle License in Japan: Part 2 - The driving test (Converting a Foreign License)

Welcome to part two.

If you have finished all the paperwork and passed the written test, you are ready to move on to part 2. This can be as soon as the next day! If you are doing your research ahead of time, be aware of this.

It might seem like I am repeating myself or this is common sense but this practical driving proficiency test can cause a lot of stress for people. Pay attention to every detail because the examiner will be watching. Things that may not seem important in everyday riding may be really critical in passing this test.

Also, taking the day off of work (esp. in Japan) can cause a lot of problems for people so passing on the first try prevents you from wasting days off and pissing your boss off.

If I missed anything please leave a comment. There is a lot involved in taking this test and not knowing everything in advance can lead to a lot of wasted time.


If this helped you pass the test, please leave a comment!!!!

Good luck!
Ride safely!

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Even if you do not speak Japanese, there are a lot of interesting videos on Youtube that show the techniques for passing the test.
Here are some of my favorites:

This is probably the best one. It is old but shows all the important tasks that need to be completed. This video also looks like it was made by a Driving School.
   • 指導員による模範運転１  


This one also helped a lot. If you can read Japanese, there is a lot of info in this video. If you can not, you can see a run through the course.
   • 【わかりすぎる】大型自動二輪　受かりたければココを押さえろ‼【卒業検定】  


This one is a foreign guy driving his own bike on the course. He is not taking the test, just getting used to his new bike. I don't know how may places allow that.
   • Unlimited Bike Licensing test in Fuch...  


This one is the 400cc (chuugata 中型) class license:
   • 【初400】二俣川試験場普通二輪実技試験1回目(コース2号)  
At 8 : 07 he is told "The test is over." which means that he failed it.