SOFA Driver’s License Test (USFJ Form 4EJ) –
U.S. Forces Japan – 2026 Verified Practice
Questions and Correct Answers Practice Exam
Material
Introduction:
This document contains practice questions and verified
answers for the SOFA driver’s license test required for U.S.
Forces personnel in Japan. It covers key topics such as
Japanese traffic laws, right-of-way rules, speed limits,
insurance requirements, accident procedures, and DUI
regulations.
The material is structured in a question-and-answer format,
making it useful for exam preparation and quick revision. It
aligns closely with the USFJ Form 4EJ operator permit test
content.
Exam Questions and Answers:
The operation of a privately owned vehicle on Okinawa is a
conditional privilege per the SOFA ---Correct precise Answer--
-True
,The only valid driving license for operating a motor vehicle in
Japan for permanent stationed US SOFA members is called? ---
Correct precise Answer---USFJ 4EJ
When following another vehicle, Japanese traffic law requires
you to maintain a safe distance to prevent a collision. Use the
_____ rule as a minimum following distance. ---Correct precise
Answer---3-4 Seconds
Is it required for personnel operating or riding in a private
motor to wear a seat belt when ON/OFF an installation? ---
Correct precise Answer---Yes
Driving without a valid driver's license can result with a fine
pr punishment up to _____ years confinement and no more
than _____ Yen. ---Correct precise Answer---,000
All vehicle owners within US Force Japan must carry which
types of insurance policies? ---Correct precise Answer---
Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI), Property Damage, &
Liability Policy
,The use of headlights is mandatory aboard all US Installation
during inclement weather ---Correct precise Answer---True
A driver approaching from the front or rear of a bus on base
loading or unloading passengers shall? ---Correct precise
Answer---Come to a complete stop and wait until the bus
moves or bus driver weaves you to proceed
How many meters prior to making a left hand turn are you
allowed in the Bus Exclusive Lane? ---Correct precise Answer--
-30
When three or more adjoining lanes in the same direction of
travel occur, the far left lane is considered passing lane ---
Correct precise Answer---False
No vehicle will park within _____ meters or less of a motor
vehicle entrance/exit that provides access to main roadway. ---
Correct precise Answer---3
Vehicles having right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections are
observed as follows traveling on priority road, wider road, and
, vehicle approaching an intersections from the _____ have the
right-of-way ---Correct precise Answer---Left
No vehicle shall be driven through or within a safety zone at
any time ---Correct precise Answer---True
Left turns on a red traffic light after a complete stop is
permitted on military installation, unless other posted ---
Correct precise Answer---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? ---Correct precise Answer---Left / Completely park
the vehicle and turn hazard lights on
The primary traffic rule in Japan requires vehicles to allows
keep to the right side of the road when driving ---Correct
precise Answer---True
Child seats are mandatory for all children under the age of
_____ years of age according to Japanese Traffic Law ---
Correct precise Answer---6
U.S. Forces Japan – 2026 Verified Practice
Questions and Correct Answers Practice Exam
Material
Introduction:
This document contains practice questions and verified
answers for the SOFA driver’s license test required for U.S.
Forces personnel in Japan. It covers key topics such as
Japanese traffic laws, right-of-way rules, speed limits,
insurance requirements, accident procedures, and DUI
regulations.
The material is structured in a question-and-answer format,
making it useful for exam preparation and quick revision. It
aligns closely with the USFJ Form 4EJ operator permit test
content.
Exam Questions and Answers:
The operation of a privately owned vehicle on Okinawa is a
conditional privilege per the SOFA ---Correct precise Answer--
-True
,The only valid driving license for operating a motor vehicle in
Japan for permanent stationed US SOFA members is called? ---
Correct precise Answer---USFJ 4EJ
When following another vehicle, Japanese traffic law requires
you to maintain a safe distance to prevent a collision. Use the
_____ rule as a minimum following distance. ---Correct precise
Answer---3-4 Seconds
Is it required for personnel operating or riding in a private
motor to wear a seat belt when ON/OFF an installation? ---
Correct precise Answer---Yes
Driving without a valid driver's license can result with a fine
pr punishment up to _____ years confinement and no more
than _____ Yen. ---Correct precise Answer---,000
All vehicle owners within US Force Japan must carry which
types of insurance policies? ---Correct precise Answer---
Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI), Property Damage, &
Liability Policy
,The use of headlights is mandatory aboard all US Installation
during inclement weather ---Correct precise Answer---True
A driver approaching from the front or rear of a bus on base
loading or unloading passengers shall? ---Correct precise
Answer---Come to a complete stop and wait until the bus
moves or bus driver weaves you to proceed
How many meters prior to making a left hand turn are you
allowed in the Bus Exclusive Lane? ---Correct precise Answer--
-30
When three or more adjoining lanes in the same direction of
travel occur, the far left lane is considered passing lane ---
Correct precise Answer---False
No vehicle will park within _____ meters or less of a motor
vehicle entrance/exit that provides access to main roadway. ---
Correct precise Answer---3
Vehicles having right-of-way at uncontrolled intersections are
observed as follows traveling on priority road, wider road, and
, vehicle approaching an intersections from the _____ have the
right-of-way ---Correct precise Answer---Left
No vehicle shall be driven through or within a safety zone at
any time ---Correct precise Answer---True
Left turns on a red traffic light after a complete stop is
permitted on military installation, unless other posted ---
Correct precise Answer---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? ---Correct precise Answer---Left / Completely park
the vehicle and turn hazard lights on
The primary traffic rule in Japan requires vehicles to allows
keep to the right side of the road when driving ---Correct
precise Answer---True
Child seats are mandatory for all children under the age of
_____ years of age according to Japanese Traffic Law ---
Correct precise Answer---6
