SOFA License 2025

No vehicles will be parked where there is less than ______ meters of space remaining on the road to the right of the vehicle.

0.5 meters

It is illegal to make a left turn driving off an installation when having a red traffic signal light. T/F

TRUE

When a public bus is signaling to leave a bus stop, the bus has the right of way. T/F

TRUE

A signal of intention to change lanes shall be given for how many meters continuously before changing lanes?

30 meters

A vehicle must not overtake/pass another vehicle within ______ meters of a crosswalk.

30 meters

It is illegal stopping or parking a motor vehicle within ______ meters of a fire hydrant.

5 meters

According to Japanese road traffic laws, the standard degree for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) Is?

0.03 BAC

The operation of a privately owned vehicle on Okinawa is a conditional privilege per the SOFA. T/F

TRUE

The only valid driving license for operating a motor vehicle in Japan for permanently stationed U.S. SOFA members is called?

USFJ Form 4EJ

When following another vehicle, Japanese traffic law requires you to maintain a safe distance to prevent collision. Use the ______ rule as a minimum following distance.

3 - 4 Seconds

Is it required for personnel operating or riding in a private motor vehicle to wear a seat belt when ON/OFF an installation?

Yes

Driving without a valid driver's license can result in a fine or punishment of up to ______ years confinement and no more than ______ yen.

3 years/ 500,000 yen

All vehicle owners within U.S. Forces Japan must carry which types of insurance policies?

Japanese Comprehensive Insurance (JCI) & Liability Policy.

The use of headlights is mandatory aboard all U.S. Installations during inclement weather. T/F

TRUE

A driver approaching from the front or rear of a bus on base loading or unloading passengers shall?

Come to a complete stop and wait until the bus moves or bus driver waves you to proceed.

How many meters prior to making a left-hand turn are you allowed in the Bus Exclusive Lane?

30 meters

When three or more adjoining lanes in the same direction of travel occur, the far left-lane is considered the passing lane. T/F

FALSE

No vehicle will park within ______ meters or less of a motor vehicle entrance/exit that provides access to a main roadway.

3 meters

Vehicles having right-of-way at uncontrolled intersection are observed as follows: travelling on priority road, wide roads, and vehicle approaching an intersection from the left has the right-of-way.

Left

No vehicles shall be driven through Safety zone at any time. T/F

TRUE

Left turns on a red traffic lights after a complete stop is permitted on military installation unless otherwise posted. T/F

TRUE

When the need to use a cell phone arises, the vehicle operator must completely pull over to the ______ side of the roadway and do what?

Left/ Completely park the vehicle and turn hazard lights on

The primary traffic rule in Japan requires vehicles to always keep to the right side of the road when driving. T/F

FALSE

Child seats are mandatory for all children under the age of ______ according to Japanese Traffic Law.

6 years

Vehicles shall not enter an intersection even if a traffic signal is green if doing so will block cross traffic due to stalled rush hour traffic. T/F

TRUE

"Bus Exclusive Lanes" are for?

Buses, Taxi's with passsengers, Motorcyles

The owner/operator of every vehicle involved in a traffic accident shall report the accident to their respective insurance company within?

72 hours

Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices while operating a motor vehicle is authorized. T/F

FALSE

Parking near designated fire lanes aboard U.S. Forces Installations is prohibited. T/F

TRUE

Children ______ years of age or younger will not be left unattended in a vehicle at any time.

9 years

Your driving privileges may be revoked based on the desire and needs of the commander in charge. T/F

TRUE

Parking on grass or bare terrain on U.S. installations is prohibited unless otherwise posted. T/F

TRUE

Vehicles traveling on a priority road have the right of way. T/F

TRUE

It is not acceptable to sound a vehicle's horn unless required by law or to avert a hazardous situation. T/F

TRUE

The maximum speed is ______ km/hr for all trucks less than 5 Tons and all passenger vehicles with 125 cc engine displacement and higher.

80 km/hr

The maximum speed is ______ km/hr for all trucks over 5 Tons, all special vehicles, and motorcycles or scooters under 125 cc.

60 km/hr

The maximum speed is ______ km/hr for any two-wheeled vehicle under 50 cc displacement engine.

30 km/hr

Witnesses to an accident shall not depart the scene of the traffic accident until their identity has been furnished to law enforcement personnel. T/F

TRUE

Were an accident results in serious injury or death to a Japanese national, you should make a solatium payment of up to 50,000 yen for serious injuries or 100,000 yen for fatalities. T/F

TRUE

Operators and passengers of motor vehicles are not allowed to have open containers of alcoholic beverages in their possession. T/F

FALSE

No vehicle shall follow any emergency vehicle making use of audible and/or visual signals closer than ______ feet.

500 feet/ (125 meters)

No persons shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. T/F

TRUE

Operating a vehicle and using a cellphone is strictly prohibited unless a hands-free device is employed. T/F

TRUE