Scoring for the Karimen Car License Exam
The Karimen exam (provisional driving license) consists of 50 true/false questions. Each question is worth 2 points, with a total of 100 points. You need at least 90 points to pass.
| Category | Details | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 50 true/false questions | - |
| Points per Question | 2 points per correct answer | Maximum 100 points |
| Total Score | 100 points | - |
| Passing Score | 90 points or higher | - |
Example: If you answer 46/50 questions correctly, you get 46 × 2 = 92 points — enough to pass the Karimen exam.
Scoring for the Honmen Car License Exam
Below is the scoring method for the Japanese Honmen car license exam. To pass, you need at least 90 points out of a total of 100 points.
| Category | Details | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 95 questions (90 true/false + 5 situational) | - |
| True/False Questions | 90 questions | 1 point per question |
| Situational Questions | 5 multiple-choice questions | 2 points per question |
| Total Score | 100 points | - |
| Passing Score | 90 points or higher | - |
Example: If you answer 85/90 true-false questions and 4/5 situational questions correctly, you get 85 + 4×2 = 93 points, enough to pass the exam.
Scoring for the 50cc Motorcycle License Exam (原付)
The 50cc motorcycle license exam (原付免許) in Japan consists of 50 true/false questions. Each correct answer is worth 2 points, with a maximum total of 100 points. You need at least 90 points to pass.
| Category | Details | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 50 true/false questions | - |
| Points per Question | 2 points per correct answer | Maximum 100 points |
| Total Score | 100 points | - |
| Passing Score | 90 points or higher | - |
Example: If you answer 46/50 questions correctly, you get 46 × 2 = 92 points — enough to pass the 50cc moped exam.
Check out sample 50cc Motorcycle exam questions for practice!
Basic Knowledge
- 📚 Types of Traffic Signs
- 📚 Types of Vehicles Allowed to Drive
- 📚 Legal Speed Limits
- 📚 Legal Speed Limits on Highways
- 📚 No Parking or Stopping Zones
- 📚 Rules for Parking and Stopping on the Roadside
- 📚 Difference Between Parking and Stopping
- 📚 What is a Safety Zone?
- 📚 How to Count the Number of People
- 📚 Double Overtaking is a Violation
- 📚 Size and Weight Limits for Cargo
- 📚 Using the Vehicle Horn
- 📚 Exceptions to Parking Rules
- 📚 Ensuring Storage Space
- 📚 Hydroplaning Phenomenon
- 📚 Vehicle Types by License Category
- 📚 Periodic Vehicle Inspections
- 📚 Daily Vehicle Checks
- 📚 Stopping Distance
- 📚 Priority at Intersections
- 📚 Police Hand Signals