@theinfinitemoney: #Japan #VMD #drivingtest. #What makes it different • Japan drives on the left side of the road and cars are right-hand drive (steering wheel on the right). That means your right turns are the ones that cross oncoming traffic — the part most foreign drivers find awkward at first. • Stop signs are a red inverted triangle with 止まれ (and often “STOP”). You must come to a full stop — counting “1-2-3” is the usual tip. • Speed limits are lower: around 40 km/h on city streets, 60 km/h on general roads, 100 km/h on expressways. • Turning right requires you to yield to oncoming traffic and wait for a green right-arrow. What helps • Rent a car with an English GPS — it tells you which lane to be in and when to turn. • Take it slow for the first 10–15 minutes; stick to the left lane and let muscle memory kick in. • Pedestrians always have right-of-way, and hazard-light “thank you” flashes are common. Paperwork You’ll need an International Driving Permit (1949 Convention) plus your home license (or a Japanese translation if you’re from Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Monaco, or Taiwan). So yes, the left-side setup feels odd the first day, but the roads are well-marked, drivers are courteous, and most travelers say it gets comfortable after a few hours. If you’ve driven in the UK, Australia, or other left-side countries, you’ll feel right at home.

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