New Gaimen Kirikae Written Test Format

So, I was one of the first batch to be able to take up the written test (new format) on October 1st at Fuchu. Here's a brief, I think might help some of you and a head's up!

1. If you've got an appointment, be ready for the following things on the same day.
   (Document Screening, Eye Checkup and Application Fee Payment and Written Test).
2. If you're at Fuchu, you may go directly at 5th floor at your reserved time and show the proof of your appointment (official mail communication is sufficient). They'll then assign you a token and give you a brief questionnaire to fill – have you brought the major documents (Passport, Foreign Driving Licence, Resident Card, Juminhyo and Photos, did you stay in foreign country for >90 days after receiving the license, is your license currently valid) and another one for checking any illnesses in the past. Once you've filled it, your token will be called out by the police officer, and you will be asked for all the necessary documents and questions related to it (how did you get the license, was there a written test, so on and so forth). Basic questions to understand the process and legitimacy. Once he/she is satisfied with your responses, he/she'll ask to you proceed for application fee payment and eye check-up.
3. Both application fee payment and eye check-up takes place on the first floor, and completes within 10 minutes. Application fee is ¥2500.
4. Post successful check-up, you've to again go back to 5th floor and share the confirmation to the officer. He/she'll then give you the written examination hall ticket with the seat number.
5. Examinations on my day were from 1.30 PM, and I am not sure if there were any other slots for written exam or not. For me, it was on 3rd floor, once you get in the hall, switch off your phones, keep it inside your bag (if you have one) and your watch, bracelets, etc. (in your bag). They'll provide pencils and eraser for the test along with an OMR answer sheet. You may choose the language you wish to write the test (will be asked during Pt. 2 – this however seems center specific – you may check the available languages in your prefecture beforehand).
6. Question Paper will consist of 50 True/False questions and the time limit is 30 minutes (countdown is displayed on big LCD screen in the front).
7. Once the exam is completed, they'll take around half an hour to check and again ask you to gather in the same room for results.
8. If you pass the exam, you can book a slot for practical driving test (current waiting time at Fuchu – 4 months), and if you don't, they'll ask you for written test appointment (probably one month later? – I am not too sure).
   The overall experience was fairly good, as having reservation system streamlined everything, however, the waiting time is tooooo long! If you fail in the first attempt at practical test, I believe you may have to redo the entire process again (since you may/may not get another appointment for practical test within two months), and that's another six months gone!