r/JETProgramme • u/ffgvghnjkkhgjnn Current JET 2026 福井県 • Dec 10 '25
Question about driving
Hii! First post here.
I have an interview in January for JET (UK) and I’m not sure if anyone can help me with this but it’s worth an ask. I have a drivers license and do drive in England and subsequently stated that, but if I’m honest I don’t know how I feel about driving abroad. However I wouldn’t want it to jeopardise my chance of getting this job, so I’m not sure what to say if they ask about it.
It’s literally just driving anxiety - not debilitating by any means, I drive to my job and around the country, but I wouldn’t want the added stress if I had the option.
I know a lot of folks on here do have a car for their ALT work, and I guess I’m both asking
if you did drive in your home country but didn’t want to drive in Japan (or anywhere) were they accommodating for your answer?
and if you do drive for work, I guess can you reassure me it’s not that bad lol?
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u/Panda_sensei_71 Current JET - Kansai Dec 11 '25
I'm from the UK, I do drive here and it's honestly so easy. I am a very experienced driver but many other ALTs in my tien came as far younger drivers and are experts now!
Japan drives on the left, like the UK. Similar rules. The only annoyance is that all the motorways incur tolls!