Are the Subject 1 tests for C1 and B2 the same?
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b2 and c1 driver's licenses have no difference in the Subject 1 test. The test content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and other related knowledge. The test format is computer-based, consisting of 100 questions, with a passing score of 90 or above. According to Article 29 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the Subject 1 test content includes: road traffic rules, traffic signals, handling of traffic safety violations and accidents, regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driver's licenses, motor vehicle registration, and other road traffic safety laws, regulations, and rules. Additional information: Article 35 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" states the passing standards for each subject test: (1) The Subject 1 test has a full score of 100, with a passing score of 90; (2) The Subject 2 test has a full score of 100, with a passing score of 90 for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks, and a passing score of 80 for other vehicle types; (3) The Subject 3 road driving skills and safety civilization driving knowledge tests each have a full score of 100, with a passing score of 90 for each.
I just got my driver's license and can confirm that the content of Subject 1 for both C1 and B2 is identical. I obtained a C1 license for small cars, while my friend is taking the B2 test for truck driving. We used the same driving test app to review Subject 1 together. The app shares the same question bank, focusing on basic knowledge such as traffic rules, road sign recognition, and safe driving principles—like stopping at red lights, speed limits, or pedestrian priority rules. Whether driving a car or a truck, these legal fundamentals are universal, and the test questions don’t differentiate by vehicle type. The difference lies in the practical parts of Subject 2 and Subject 3: C1 involves parking small cars, while B2 includes reversing large trucks—but the theory portion is exactly the same. I spent over a month practicing, answering thousands of questions before passing. The question bank covers everything, so I recommend practicing mock tests on the app repeatedly without fearing theory review. Just remember, exam questions are randomly selected, so study comprehensively and don’t skip any topics.
Before my child applied for the driver's license, I specifically asked the instructor this question, and the answer was indeed that the subject one for C1 and B2 is exactly the same. The instructor explained that subject one is theoretical learning, testing basic knowledge such as traffic regulations, safe driving, and emergency handling, like how to report to the traffic police in case of an accident or the meaning of road signs. These rules are unified nationwide, with a common question bank for all ordinary driver's license types. For example, the test questions for C1 cars and B2 trucks are all derived from the national standard question bank, with identical content and no difference. The practical stage has more differences, with B2 subject two practicing more complex control of large vehicles. When reviewing for the child, just use the driving school materials and apps directly, saving extra time; but make sure to understand the concepts rather than rote memorization, otherwise, it's easy to make mistakes in the exam.
From the experience of teaching people to get their driver's license, the content of Subject 1 for C1 and B2 is completely identical. The theoretical part covers traffic laws, sign recognition, and driving ethics, with all students learning the same knowledge points, such as the risks of drunk driving or safety in blind spots. The questions are shared from the national question bank, and the question types and difficulty levels are consistent in the exam. The difference lies in the practical operations of Subject 2 or 3 due to vehicle type adjustments, but one set of theoretical preparation materials is sufficient. I recommend practicing with mock question banks frequently to familiarize yourself with common questions, focusing on understanding the essence of the regulations.
