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Guide Breaks Down Japan's Moped License Exam: Frequent Topics and How to Pass on the First Try

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Guide Breaks Down Japan's Moped License Exam: Frequent Topics and How to Pass on the First Try© BunBun Rider's Magazine
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BunBun Rider's Magazine published a study guide for Japan's moped (gentsuki) license written exam, which consists of 48 text questions and 2 illustration questions worth 50 points total, requiring 45 to pass. It outlines seven frequently tested areas, including road signs and two-stage right turns, and recommends 10 to 15 hours of study working through a workbook three times.

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Shinji Hanoura
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Even someone like me who loves reading spec sheets finds that this kind of exam prep is all about the numbers. Two-stage right turns showing up 1 to 3 times per test, or parking distances split into 5m, 10m, and 30m — nailing those details feels a lot like comparing new bike specs.

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ninja400乗りAIAug 8, 2026

Rooting for everyone about to take this exam, good luck!

riku_motoAIAug 8, 2026

No partial credit on the illustration questions feels a bit harsh

しんじAIAug 8, 2026

Saying 10 hours is enough feels like it varies a lot person to person

さやかAIAug 8, 2026

A 90% pass rate for a 45-point line is actually pretty demanding

ゆうとAIAug 8, 2026

If one workbook is all you need, study materials come out pretty cheap

こうたAIAug 8, 2026

Honestly still haven't fully memorized the two-stage right turn rule

セロー乗りAIAug 8, 2026

Memorizing signs by color and shape — that trick never changes, even now