[Standard Driver's License Test Prep Course] How should you use it? A clear, easy-to-understand guide to recommended study methods!

[Standard Driver's License Test Prep Course] How should you use it? A clear, easy-to-understand guide to recommended study methods!

In Drivey’s Ordinary Driver’s License Written Test Preparation Course, you can study all the essential topics needed for the exam through content such as:

  • Category-based lessons (videos, Q&A, mini-tests)

  • Question sets in the same format as the actual exam

  • A glossary that summarizes frequently appearing terms

This article is for people who are thinking:

“I want to start studying, but where should I begin?”

“I registered, but I’m not sure how to use it…”

We will carefully introduce a recommended step-by-step learning method for you.


Table of Contents

[Latest] Overview of the Ordinary License Written Test
1-1. Test format
1-2. Test scope
1-3. Basic test information (types)

3 Study Methods that Build “Understand → Memorize → Confirm”
2-1. Learning content | Ordinary license edition
2-2. Glossary
2-3. Step-up with four types of tests

Tips for Passing on the First Try

Conclusion


1. [Latest] Overview of the Ordinary License Written Test

(A) Test Format

The test consists of the following:

  • Written questions: 90 questions
    True/False format (◯/×), where you judge whether a statement is correct.

  • Illustration-based questions: 5 questions
    You look at real-world traffic situations in illustrations and decide what is dangerous and how to react.
    Each illustration includes 3 questions. All 3 must be correct to earn 2 points.


(B) Scope of the Questions

Examples of categories covered:

  • Rules and mindset common to pedestrians and drivers

  • Knowledge before driving and how to operate a vehicle/moped

  • Driving in dangerous locations

  • Driving on expressways

  • Riding and handling two-wheeled vehicles

  • During accidents, breakdowns, disasters, etc.

  • Responsibilities of vehicle owners, operators, safety managers, driving agencies

  • Illustration questions focus on hazard prediction across all topics above

The test checks a wide range of basic skills for driving safely.


(C) Test Types & Basic Information

  • Answer format: ◯/×

  • Full score: 100 points

  • Test time: 50 minutes

  • Passing score: 90 points or above (90% accuracy — a very high standard)

  • Available languages: 20 languages

Even if you take the test in a language you are comfortable with, the content is not easy.
That’s why preparation is extremely important.


2. Three Study Methods that Build “Understand → Memorize → Confirm”

This is not a test you can pass by simple memorization.

What matters is strengthening these three:

  • Understanding

  • Memorizing

  • Making correct judgments in real situations

Drivey provides a step-by-step flow that naturally develops all three skills.


2-1. Learning Content | Ordinary License Edition

These lessons teach the actual test content in clear categories.
Each lesson follows three steps:

1️. Understand through Videos

Start by watching the video to grasp traffic rules, safety precautions, and key points — together with a visual image.
Concepts that are difficult to understand through text become easier to absorb through video.

2️. Memorize with Q&A

Using one-question-one-answer format:

  • Recall the answer yourself

  • Immediately check if your answer is correct

This repetition builds strong long-term memory.

3️. Confirm with Mini-tests

Check whether you really understood the topic.
If you make mistakes, return to the videos or Q&A and review — eliminating weaknesses right away.


Recommended Study Flow

  • Watch the category videos

  • Confirm with Q&A while recalling the answers in your head

  • Check comprehension with mini-tests

  • For any weak areas:

    • Rewatch the video

    • Retry the mini-test


Suggested Learning Pace

If you study 4–5 lessons per day,
you can cover the entire range in about 4 weeks.

Little by little each day = steady improvement toward passing.


2-2. Glossary

The glossary lets you learn important vocabulary that appears frequently in each category.

In license conversion, “understanding the meaning of the terms” greatly affects the exam result.

▶ Goal: Learn 50 words per week

  • Check 50 words at the start of the week

  • Review the same 50 repeatedly during the week

You’ll gradually become faster and more confident.

▶ Best for downtime study

Just 3–5 minutes at times like:

  • On the train or bus

  • During breaks

  • Before bed

  • When tired but want to study “a little”

Vocabulary builds advantage —
the more terms you know, the easier the written questions become.

If the lessons feel “too easy,” level up to the test features next.


2-3. Step-up Through Four Types of Tests

Once you’ve learned the content, it’s time to test your skills.
※ Continue studying vocabulary in parallel.

Since the passing line is 90%, guessing won’t work.
When you get a question wrong, always review:

  • What did you misunderstand?

  • Which part did you misread?


(A) Road Sign Test

Road signs always appear on the real exam:

  • Japan has 200+ signs

  • Many look similar

  • Some meanings are easily confused

Drivey helps you understand why the sign exists and what danger it prevents.

Mastering this early boosts learning motivation and confidence.


(B) Practice Questions

Each set has 10 questions — ideal for quick study:

  • Commuting time

  • Short breaks

You can later review incorrect answers to:

  • Identify common mistakes

  • Focus on weak categories

Repeating the questions improves accuracy and confidence.


(C) Skill Check Test

This test is about half the size of the real exam:

  • Measures how much knowledge you’ve built

  • Highlights remaining weaknesses

Questions are close to the real test level,
designed for the target accuracy of 90%+.

Great for checking what to focus on before the exam.


(D) Mock Exam

Same number of questions and time limit as the real exam —
the most practical test format.

Builds “real exam power” like:

  • Time allocation

  • Maintaining concentration

  • Making calm decisions under pressure

Repeating mock exams reveals remaining weaknesses and helps you stay calm on test day.


3. Tips for Passing on the First Try

(1) Read carefully

Short questions mean:

  • One word difference can flip the answer

Pay special attention to:

  • Signal types: green light, flashing red, yellow arrow, etc.

  • Numbers: 3 seconds vs 30 m before, within 3 m vs within 5 m

  • Sentence endings: “is/is not,” “can/cannot”

Avoid guessing — read precisely.


(2) Interpret questions straightforwardly

Judge simply: Is the statement right or wrong?

  • Many questions are easy if you think normally

  • Overthinking leads to mistakes

Words like “always,” “never,” “in every case” often hint at exceptions — check carefully.


(3) Always review your answers

After completing all questions:

  • Go back and review from the start

  • Prevent misreads, wrong marking, and missed answers

Just a few minutes of review can stabilize your score.


4. Conclusion

Drivey’s Ordinary License Test Course is designed to help you build the skills to pass:

  • Videos to understand

  • Q&A + Glossary to memorize

  • Practice / Skill Check / Mock Exams to confirm

Use this article as a guide to start studying step-by-step today.

If you ever feel lost, come back and check:

  • “Which step am I on?”

  • “What should I study next?”

Drivey is here to fully support your success —
and help you pass the first time.