Complete Collection of Point-Deduction Items for Japanese Driver's License Road Test | One-Chart Quick Reference (2025)
All demerit point items of the Japanese driver's license road test (practical skill examination) clearly presented in one single chart: full coverage of safety confirmation, pulling off, lane changing, turning, parking, and illegal dangerous driving maneuvers.
📍 This chart is the latest updated version as of October 2025, for learning reference only. The actual exam shall be subject to the on-site instructions of the examiner.
The key to passing the Japanese driving skill test is not how perfectly you drive the vehicle, but avoiding point deductions. This article organizes a quick reference table of all deduction items for the Japanese on-road driving test, you can check item by item against common maneuvers in the exam to avoid unnecessary point loss.
When used together with the "Test Course Route Map" and "Chinese Translation Guide for Test Cheat Sheet", you can systematically cover all scoring points of the on-road test.
Quick Reference Chart for Point Deduction Items
Key Points to Pass the Test in One Attempt
- Safety confirmation requires the dual check of "mirror check + visual check" — You must turn your head to look when starting, changing lanes, and making left/right turns, missing any one action will lead to a 10-point deduction.
- Activate turn signals at the correct timing — Turn them on before starting / 30 meters before the turn / 3 seconds before the maneuver, and turn them off at the proper timing as well.
- Perform the three actions of signaling, safety confirmation, and steering separately, do not carry them out at the same time.
- One reverse maneuver is allowed on narrow roads, which will not cause point deduction; wheel off-tracking and road edge contact will accumulate points progressively based on severity.
- Do not hesitate to accelerate — Reach the posted speed limit on straight roads when appropriate; follow the "slow in, fast out" rule for curves.
- Misjudgment of right-of-way vehicles counts as dangerous behavior, it is always better to stop for one extra second than to take risks.
Want to prepare for the on-road test systematically?
- Full Chinese version of deduction rules and operation essentials: Full Chinese Translation Guide Manual for Japanese Driving Skill Test
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