Japan and Overseas
The Specified Skilled Worker (i) Evaluation Test for the automobile transportation business field is shown on the ClassNK Specified Skilled Worker Test Portal. The test categories are truck, taxi, and bus.
CBT is available whenever there is an open seat at a test center. It is administered in 18 countries, including Japan, and applications also opened in Tajikistan on September 1, 2026. Before taking the test, always check the official portal for venues, availability, and identity documents.
For test venues, schedules, and application information, see here.
The above applies to applications made on or after September 1, 2026. Payment methods may differ by country.
For the official notice of revised fees, see here.
Test results are announced on the dedicated ClassNK website within one month after the test. The certificate of passing is issued after it is decided that the successful applicant and the accepting organization will conclude an employment contract, through an application procedure by the accepting organization.
For the latest news, see the ClassNK Specified Skilled Worker Test Portal.
Test Category
The test categories for the automobile transportation business field are truck transportation, taxi transportation, and bus transportation. Choose and apply for the category that matches the job you want to do.
Written Exam
| Number of Questions | 30 Questions |
| Question Format | True/False (○× Style) |
| Question Scope | Truck: operation work, cargo handling work, and safety and health. Taxi and bus: operation work, customer service work, and safety and health. |
Practical Exam
| Number of Questions | 20 Questions |
| Question Format | Situation judgment questions using diagrams and illustrations. The format is three-choice multiple choice. |
| Question Scope | It checks whether you can make correct decisions in real work situations, based on the same scope as the written test. |
Common Items
| Test Time | 80 minutes total for the written exam and practical exam |
| Test Method | CBT Method or Paper Test Method |
| Eligibility | You must not hold Japanese nationality, be at least 17 on the test date (18 in Indonesia), and have a valid driver's license issued in Japan or another country. A status of residence is also required for tests in Japan. |
| Passing Criteria | 60% or more for both the written exam and the practical exam |
For details, see the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism motor transport sector page and the ClassNK Specified Skilled Worker Test Portal.
Each industry organization publishes official Japanese-language study textbooks.