
Scoring 100 points in the Subject 1 test is rare, as it's quite difficult to answer all 100 questions correctly. Three sets of numbers to remember: Remember the three sets of numbers "261", "145", and "520": visibility of 200 meters, speed limit of 60 km/h, and distance of 100 meters; visibility of 100 meters, speed limit of 40 km/h, and distance of 50 meters; visibility of 50 meters, speed limit of 20 km/h, and exiting the highway as soon as possible. Right-of-way principles: Turning vehicles yield to straight-moving vehicles; at intersections without traffic signals, yield to vehicles coming from the right; right-turning vehicles yield to left-turning vehicles.

As a driving school instructor, I've seen too many students take the Subject 1 test. Honestly, there aren't many who can score 100 points—one or two out of ten is already pretty good. In the recent batch of students I coached, only 3 out of 40 got full marks. The content tested in Subject 1 is too varied, with thousands of questions randomly selected from the question bank, and it's easy to make mistakes if you're not careful. Especially those traffic sign questions—similar patterns can easily be confused, and even the smartest people can slip up. Then there are the trick questions hidden in the test, where the wrong choice in the question is actually correct, and if you don't read carefully, you'll stumble. Actually, a score of 90 is enough to pass, so there's no need to chase full marks—the key is to thoroughly understand the rules.

I totally get it as someone who just passed the subject one test! The guys sitting next to me in the exam hall didn't get full marks either, the highest was only 98. Out of our batch of twenty-something examinees, only one person scored full marks, and he said it was all thanks to grinding the question bank for half a month straight. The subject one questions get updated quickly these days - I almost got the newly added drunk driving penalty question wrong last year. I noticed many examinees stumbled on those easily confusing questions, like mixing up fine-related questions and point-deduction questions, while some others got nervous and clicked wrong options with shaky hands. Honestly, passing isn't hard with solid preparation, but getting zero mistakes does involve some luck - no need to stress too much about the scores.

As an experienced driver, let me talk about this topic. Over a decade ago, the exam had fewer questions and a higher percentage of perfect scores, but now the traffic regulation question bank has expanded several times. The latest version of the Subject 1 exam has added questions related to electric vehicles and new energy vehicles, as well as new question types about accident liability division. I've checked statistics from some regions, and the perfect score rate is around 10%. Many students have weak theoretical knowledge, and rote memorization of questions often leads to losing points on flexible questions. A friend who works in the exam system mentioned that candidates who achieve perfect scores typically review the entire question bank at least three times. For those preparing for the exam, I recommend focusing on penalty questions and emergency handling questions as key areas to master.

As a former driving test coach, I've noticed a phenomenon: students obsessed with perfect scores tend to be more anxious. In reality, there's little difference between scoring 98 and 100 on the written test—what truly matters is understanding traffic rules after passing. The difficulty of graphic questions in the question bank varies greatly, with those 3D traffic sign illustrations being the hardest to memorize. Moreover, the simplistic exam interface means accidental screen swiping might cause candidates to miss crucial question details. Among the 65 students I recently coached across three batches, only 7 achieved perfect scores, yet their traffic violation rates showed no difference six months later. This proves there's no need to obsess over perfection—time is better spent studying practical road regulations.

Recently, I was deeply moved while helping my younger brother prepare for the Subject 1 test. Nowadays, young people use their phones to practice questions, and it's easy to see simulated test scores of 97+ on the screen, but the pressure in the actual exam is completely different. The combination of questions that candidates receive is highly random, and they might consecutively draw questions on the vehicle structure topics they are least familiar with. Despite practicing daily, my brother only scored 96, with the highest score in his exam room that day being 99. The time limit also affects performance—beginners may take a long time to think when encountering unfamiliar questions, leading to wrong choices due to panic. It's advisable to visit the exam venue in advance to get a feel for the atmosphere and practice with a timer. In reality, after actually driving, one realizes that theory is just the foundation, and practical experience is what truly determines safety.


