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SSW (Tokutei Ginou) Truck Driver (Automobile Transport) Skill Test: Free Practice Questions

Free practice for the Specified Skilled Worker (i) skill test (Tokutei Ginou No. 1) in Truck Driver (Automobile Transport). Answer 310 original questions in Japanese, like the real test, and read an English explanation after each one. Use it as your reviewer and mock test on your phone.

It is also called the SSW truck driver test, the automobile transportation test or the Tokutei Ginou driver exam.

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What you get

310 original practice questions: Academic 169 · Practical 141
Covers all 9 chapters of the test topics
Based on the Japan Trucking Association study text for people who want to become truck drivers (for foreign workers)
Furigana (hiragana readings) on kanji
English translations and explanations
Mock test: 50 questions, 80 minutes
Free, no sign-up, made for phones

Test topics (9 chapters)

Truck Driver Basics and Attitude
Safe Driving and Traffic Rules
Driving Manners, Eco-Driving and Routes
Operations 1: Inspection, Roll Call (Tenko) and Operation Management
Operations 2: Accidents, Breakdowns, Emergencies and Bad Weather
Operations 3: Truck Features, Speed and After the Trip
Cargo Handling 1: Cargo, Pallets and Preventing Load Collapse
Cargo Handling 2: Uneven Loads, Overloading, Work Accidents and Forklifts
Hazard Prediction Training (KYT)

The real test format

50 questions in 80 minutes, the same as the real test. To pass the real test, you need 60% or more in each part (academic and practical).

Official SSW test information

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Questions are in Japanese with furigana, like the real test. The English translation is below each question. Tap “Show answer” to see the answer and explanation.

01Truck Driver Basics and Attitude

トラックの中なかで、配達はいたつの書類しょるいをどこに置おくとよいですか。

English translation
Inside the truck, where should you put delivery documents?
1. 前まえのガラスのすぐ下したのダッシュボード
  On the dashboard just below the windshield
2. 運転うんてんのじゃまにならない決きまった場所ばしょ
  In a fixed place that does not get in the way of driving
3. 左ひだりのドアの小ちいさい窓まどの前まえ
  In front of the small window of the left door
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Answer 2 運転うんてんのじゃまにならない決きまった場所ばしょ — In a fixed place that does not get in the way of driving

Explanation
If you put documents on the dashboard, they reflect on the glass and make it hard to see ahead. If you put them in front of the left door window, you may miss pedestrians.
02Safe Driving and Traffic Rules

飲酒運転いんしゅうんてんをしても、事故じこを起おこさなければ、罰ばつを受うけることはありません。

English translation
Even if you drive after drinking, you will not be punished if you do not cause an accident.
1. ○
  True
2. ×
  False
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Answer 2 × — False

Explanation
Incorrect. Drunk driving is punished with a fine, prison, or license cancellation or suspension, even without an accident. Never drive after drinking.
03Driving Manners, Eco-Driving and Routes

下くだり坂ざかでギアをニュートラルにして走はしると、エンジンブレーキがよくきく。

English translation
If you put the gear in neutral on a downhill road, the engine brake works well.
1. ○
  True
2. ×
  False
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Answer 2 × — False

Explanation
Incorrect. In neutral or with the clutch pressed, the engine brake does not work. Wait until just before stopping to shift to neutral.
04Operations 1: Inspection, Roll Call (Tenko) and Operation Management

荷物にもつを積つみ過すぎたトラックでも、ゆっくり走はしれば運転うんてんしてよい。

English translation
Even an overloaded truck may be driven if you drive slowly.
1. ○
  True
2. ×
  False
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Answer 2 × — False

Explanation
Incorrect. You must not drive an overloaded truck, no matter the speed.
05Operations 2: Accidents, Breakdowns, Emergencies and Bad Weather

消火器しょうかきを使つかうときは、はじめに安全あんぜんピンを上うえに引ひいて抜ぬく。

English translation
When using a fire extinguisher, first pull the safety pin up and out.
1. ○
  True
2. ×
  False
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Answer 1 ○ — True

Explanation
Correct. First pull out the safety pin, point the end of the hose at the source of the fire, and squeeze the lever hard.

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