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Re:Japan to require language proficiency proof for engineer,... by lencastre on Saturday April 04, 2026 @03:27AM (#47636756)
yes but maybe it’s still cheaper in DE than the time cost of learning JP

it’s cray cray that in non Schengen foreigners can drive 90 days im Germany with their foreign issued driving license, but natives are subject to insane whims of the driving Schule…

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Re:Japan to require language proficiency proof for engineer,... by hulitu on Saturday April 04, 2026 @03:57AM (#47636904)
> but natives are subject to insane whims of the driving Schule…

Some natives have started to make "driving Schule" in foreign countries.

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Re:Japan to require language proficiency proof for engineer,... by nicbou on Saturday April 04, 2026 @04:20AM (#47637055)
That loophole has been closed years ago by requiring classes and tests in your country of residence. I believe that’s the case since almost a decade, but I could be wrong.
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Re:Japan to require language proficiency proof for engineer,... by nicbou on Saturday April 04, 2026 @04:21AM (#47637065)
They traded my Canadian license for a German one. No tests required. I didn’t even now about the priority signs. I learned most of it when I did my motorcycle license later.
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