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A 30-day study plan for the truck exam

This page gives a 30-day plan built on real app features: mock exams, the vocabulary book, wrong-answer review and the 1-3-7 day rhythm. It is a suggestion to give you a frame, not a promise of results. Adjust it to your own time.

Last updated: 2026-10-07

At a glance

30days in 4 phases
15-30minutes a day as a minimum
3free exams to start with
1-3-7days to review wrong answers

General principles

You need 60% in both parts: 18/30 in theory and 12/20 in practical. The plan below gives time to both.
A little each day beats one long session. Trying to recall before you check, and spreading review over several days, lasts longer.
Redo every item you miss on the next day, on day 3 and on day 7.

Week 1 (days 1 to 7): understand the exam and get used to it

Day 1: read the exam structure and remember the part-by-part pass rule.
Day 2: take free exam 1 with furigana, without the timer. The aim is to understand, not to score.
Day 3: redo exactly the items you missed in exam 1, and learn the first 10 words.
Days 4 to 6: learn 10 words a day from the roll call and inspection group, and read roll call and inspection.
Day 7: redo the missed items of exam 1 once more.

Week 2 (days 8 to 14): the ○× part and keywords

Read how to answer ○× items and practise underlining the subject, condition and keywords.
Days 8 and 9: take free exam 2 and label each mistake.
Days 10 to 13: continue vocabulary, one topic group a day, reading the example sentences.
Day 14: review exams 1 and 2, only the items you missed.

Week 3 (days 15 to 21): the practical part and truck topics

Read hazard prediction (KYT) and apply the three steps: picture, hazard, safe action.
Read loading, securing and overloading.
Days 17 and 18: take free exam 3.
Days 19 to 21: learn the cargo, securing and overloading words, and review mistakes on schedule.

Week 4 (days 22 to 30): timed practice

Take a full 50-item paper in 80 minutes with the timer, flag items you are unsure of and come back to them.
Look at the score of each part separately. Spend more time on a part below 60%.
If you use VIP, continue with exam 4 onward and the tips section. If not, redo the three free exams and review mistakes.
Last two days: light review, check your documents, the route to the venue and your confirmation. See the registration guide if you have not registered yet.

If you only have 10 days

Prioritise, following the app's tips: the part-by-part pass rule and the 80-minute plan, how to read ○× items, then timed papers and wrong-answer review every day. Do not skip the practical part.

This is a suggestion, not a promise. Every learner is different and nobody can guarantee an exam result. Check dates, fees and venues on the official registration portal.

VIP unlocks exams 4 to 20, the full vocabulary book and the exam tips. VIP is bought inside the iOS app with Apple payment, and Apple shows the price. The App Store version is coming soon. You can try the free exams on the web now.

FAQ

Is 30 days enough to prepare for the truck exam?

It depends on your Japanese level and your time. This plan is only a suggested frame and does not guarantee results.

How long should I study each day?

A minimum of about 15 to 30 minutes a day, studied regularly, is a sensible mark. You can add more on days off.

When should I take a timed exam?

After you are used to the structure and the vocabulary, usually from week 4 of this plan, to practise splitting 80 minutes over 50 items.

Can I prepare with the free version only?

You can start with 3 free exams with furigana, the first 100 vocabulary words and the exam guide. Exams 4 to 20, the rest of the vocabulary and the tips are for VIP.

Take a mock exam and see right away which items you missed and why.

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