1. What is a Heavy Vehicle License?
Among the driver's licenses, the Heavy Vehicle License has the largest number of vehicles that can be driven. This freight Driver's License has evolved rapidly, with the medium-sized cargo license and the small (Semi-Med) cargo license being newly established twice in the last 10 years.
Vehicle weight, load capacity, and capacity are determined in detail for Regular Car License Heavy Vehicle License Semi-medium Vehicle License vehicle licenses, and Medium Vehicle License vehicle licenses. Because there is no limit, it can be said that it is a qualification as a professional driver not only in terms of driving skills but also in cultivating a safe driving mindset.
2. Acquisition conditions
| age |
Those who are 21 years of age or older and have a regular license, a Semi-medium Vehicle License, a Medium Vehicle License vehicle license, a Heavy Vehicle License vehicle license, or a Heavy Special Vehicle vehicle license, and have a total of 3 years or more of driving experience. |
| Eyesight |
0.8 or more for both eyes and 0.5 or more for each eye. |
| Color discrimination ability |
Be able to distinguish between red, blue and yellow. |
| Deep vision |
A depth perception tester of the Sankei method must be used to perform an inspection three times at a distance of 2.5 meters, and the average error must be 2 cm or less. |
| Hearing |
Hearing sound of 90 decibels for hearing in both ears (including hearing aided by hearing aids) at a distance of 10 meters.
* If you have any concerns about hearing conditions, please contact the Driver's License Center in advance. |
| Exercise capacity |
1: There are no obstacles in the limbs or trunk that may affect the driving of automobiles.
2: There are obstacles in the limbs or trunk that may interfere with the driving of cars, etc., but if there is no danger of affecting the driving of cars, etc. by taking auxiliary measures according to the physical condition of the person. Must be recognized.
* If you are worried about your motor skills, please contact the Driver's License Center in advance. |
3. 3 reasons to be strong in employment
Part 1
Twice the average of all industries:
Super seller market
The lack of manpower in the transportation industry is due to "the amount of work is increasing". It is extremely advantageous for job changes and employment, such as lack of drivers becoming a social problem.
Part 2
Social,
High public status!
Logistics is a social infrastructure that supports economic activities. Even in the event of a disaster, it plays a role as a lifeline by exercising mobility and transporting a large amount of relief supplies.
Part 3
From the relationship of supply and demand
Many high-priced jobs
The job of a truck driver is to attract high salaries.
The working environment and the employment of young people and women have also undergone dramatic evolution!
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare The ratio of job offers to applicants for driver work is 2.33 (2016), which is about twice the average of all occupations, and the labor shortage is becoming more serious. Logistics is an important social infrastructure that supports people's lives and industrial activities, but trucks play a central role in logistics. Within the Kanto District Transport Bureau, about 90% of cargo is transported by truck. In addition, trucks have a great social significance, such as promptly transporting relief supplies in the event of a disaster. Various truck companies carry various kinds of luggage such as agricultural products, foods, parts, and building materials, and the driver's daily mileage and shifts vary.
4. Three features only for ID
Hospitality
We offer about 1 million kinds of super benefits that can be used every day at unique Discount and amazing prices.
Best Price
We’ll refund you the difference if you find the same program cheaper anywhere else online than on our website.
Car Support
When you get a Driver’s License, we provide road service compensation and a self-damage accidental warranty for free.
5. Benefits of a Driving Camp
It's early! !!
Short-term acquisition
Schedule
The biggest feature of the Driving Camp is the short-term acquisition! In Driving lesson, the maximum Driving lesson time stipulated by law is taken, and the Lessons for written test is scheduled before and after that.
There is no such plan for Commute Driving School.
It's cheap! !!
no additional fees until graduation
Safety system
Even if you include accommodation, Meals, and Transportation fee, which are not included in the Commute Driving School fee, it is overwhelmingly cheaper than the commuting fee Commute Driving School Also, you can rest assured that no Extra fee will be incurred until graduation.
It's close! !!
Near Tomeisaka
Introducing excellent authorized schools
Driving Camp = Isn't the image of a distant region not a suburb? We can also introduce city-type Driving Camp according to your budget and requests!
6. Aim to get a higher license! Training time chart
Old system
Those who obtained an ordinary driver's license between June 2, 2007 and March 11, 2017 will automatically become a Semi-medium Vehicle License limited to 5 tons. , Semi-medium Vehicle License limited release is required.
7. Quick reference table
Please select the license you currently have.
* Please be aware that there is a revision of the Road Traffic Law in March 2017, and there are some customers whose existing licenses have changed.
| License you have: |
Skill period number |
Department time limit |
Shortest days (model schedule) |
| Medium Vehicle License |
14 |
0 |
7 nights 8 days |
| Medium Vehicle License limited to 8 tons |
20 |
0 |
9 nights 10 days |
| Semi-medium Vehicle License |
23 |
0 |
11 days 10 nights |
| Semi-medium Vehicle License 5 tons limited |
26 |
Day 1 |
12 nights 13 days |
| Regular Car License (MT) |
30 |
0 |
13 nights 14 days |
8. Driving Camp model schedule
Driving Camp for Heavy Vehicle License (Limited possession of Semi-Med 5t)
: Driving lesson 
: Lecture in class
※The above schedule is an example. The number of days may be extended due to individual learning speed, or test failures.
Heavy Vehicle License-sized driver's Driving Camp (possessed only for medium-sized 8t)
: Driving lesson : Lecture in class
※The above schedule is an example. The number of days may be extended due to individual learning speed, or test failures.
Heavy Vehicle License-sized driver's Driving Camp (possessing a medium-sized type)
: Driving lesson : Lecture in class
※The above schedule is an example. The number of days may be extended due to individual learning speed, or test failures.
9. Education and training benefit course
What is the education and training benefit system?
It is a system in which the government subsidizes the cost of acquiring the qualifications necessary for work and learning technology.
If you take a large-Heavy Vehicle License education and training course Implementation by an ID-affiliated driving Driving School designated by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, you will be able to receive part of the expenses paid to the driving Driving School from employment insurance.
10. Heavy Vehicle License Q & A
- I got a Regular Car License four years ago (H26). Can I suddenly get a Heavy Vehicle License?
- If you get a Regular Car License in 2014, the current type of license is a Semi-medium Vehicle License (limited to 5 tons). In that case, Driving lesson will be 26 hours, Lessons for written test will be 1 hour, and the minimum number of days will be 12 nights and 13 days.
- I got a Regular Car License 15 years ago (H15). Can I suddenly get a Heavy Vehicle License?
- If you obtained an Regular Car License in 2003, you will currently have a Medium Vehicle License (limited to 8 tons). In that case, the Driving lesson will be limited to 20 hours, and the minimum number of days will be 9 nights and 10 days.
- What are the benefits of getting a Heavy Vehicle License at a Driving Camp
- Especially in urban Driving School Commute Driving School it is very difficult to make reservations because there are Implementation schools that handle Heavy Vehicle License. In the case of a Driving Camp, the scheduled graduation date is disclosed after suppressing all training reservations from admission to graduation in advance.
- Are there any disadvantages of a one-shot test at a Heavy Vehicle License 's license center?
- From 2007, the license classification of Heavy Vehicle License has changed. Along with this, you will have to increase the size of the test vehicle held at the license center, and also take road training, road tests, and even training at the time of acquisition. If you do not pass the exam, you will be charged a re-examination fee from the next day onwards.
- How many people use education and training benefits?
- Approximately half of the individuals who obtain it individually use the education and training benefit. Please feel free to contact us.
- I am considering a Heavy Vehicle License. My license has inadvertently expired and my license has been renewed. What will happen to my driving experience in that case?
- A Heavy Vehicle License requires at least 3 years of driving experience, but if you cannot confirm the number of years of experience with your license, you will not be able to enter the school. In this case, if you obtain a driver's license certificate from the license center, it will be a proof. Please contact us in advance.
11. Corporate contract
For corporations
As a business partner of your company, the corporate window will propose a "corporate special price" and a "special training plan tailored to various groups".
We look forward to your consultation and inquiries.
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