Hello,
I somewhat on a whim started working on my driver's license here because I thought it would be easy to convert my US license but it wasn't really (I'm not from a state that can just directly convert). But, I've passed the written test and now 4 months after I started the process I have the actual driving test on Friday. In theory it should be fine I've been driving for half my life but I've heard they can be very strict so I'm somewhat nervous (plus it will be my first time driving on the left side of the road / right side of the car). Any tips? Here's some obvious things I'm already planning for:
-Prior to getting into car walk around it and check for issues with wheels, etc
-Once inside familiarize self with everything, move mirrors (without touching rear view mirror)
-Adjust seat position as needed
-Be kind to the tester and preemptively warn that I may fail to understand his instructions in Japanese
-When turning first use turn signal and move to side of the lane, then again use signal a second time when close.
-Never cross line (obviously, instantly fails it says)
-Favor going slightly too slow over slightly too fast to insure never going over limit
-Over dramatically emphasize when I check mirrors to make sure they know I did it
-Keep both hands on wheel at all times
Anyone have any additional advice or non-obvious pitfalls to avoid? Has anyone recently taken the conversion test at Samezu? How was it?
Thanks!
by 7thPwnist