Road Signs & Markings
A solid yellow line next to a broken one—what does that indicate?
What is “no passing from the lane nearest the solid line”?
In Japan, who always has the right of way at crosswalks?
What is “pedestrians”?
The legal blood alcohol limit in Japan.
What is “0.03% BAC”?
Before getting a SOFA license, you must have this.
What is “a valid U.S. driver’s license”?
What must all SOFA applicants complete before testing?
What is “the AOB/ICR and Local Hazard Course”?
This green-and-yellow symbol must be displayed by new Japanese drivers.
What is the “shoshinsha mark”?
When may a driver legally cross into the next lane to pass another vehicle?
What is “when the line is broken and it’s safe to do so”?
The maximum speed limit on most urban roads unless otherwise posted.
What is “40 km/h”?
The SOFA driver’s license (USFJ Form 4EJ) is valid for how long?
What is “up to 4 years”?
The written test allows this much time per question.
What is “40 seconds”?
Elderly drivers 75+ must display this four-leaf clover-like mark.
What is the “kōreisha mark”?
Before making a right-hand turn across traffic, a driver should do this.
What is “merge carefully across lanes and yield to oncoming traffic”?
What happens if you park illegally or block traffic?
What is “the vehicle can be ticketed, towed, or impounded”?
If your SOFA license expires, you must do this to renew.
What is “retake the written test”?
Who can revoke your SOFA driving privileges?
What is “Japanese authorities or your U.S. command”?
A broken white line separating lanes means this.
What is “vehicles may change lanes when safe”?
If the left half of your lane is blocked, you may do this.
What is “cross partially into the next lane when safe”?
What are the penalties for driving under the influence?
What is “heavy fines, imprisonment, and loss of license”?
You must pick up your SOFA license within this many days of passing the exam
What is “60 days”?
Driving under SOFA status is considered a privilege or a right?
What is “a privilege”?
When driving in a bus lane, this must be done if a bus approaches from behind.
What is “move out of the bus lane to allow the bus to pass”?
Under Japanese law, all licensed drivers are considered this.
What is “professional drivers”?
Vehicle inspection (JCI) must be done this often for most cars.
What is “every two years”?
The ‘Y’ on a license plate indicates what type of vehicle?
What is “a vehicle registered under SOFA status”?
These are required before a SOFA license is issued: valid U.S. license, briefing completion, and what else?
What is “proof of command endorsement or ID showing SOFA status”?