Can I arrive at 9 AM for an 8 AM scheduled Subject 1 test?
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It is possible to arrive at 9 AM for an 8 AM scheduled Subject 1 test, but it is recommended to arrive early as the later you arrive, the later your test time will be due to the large number of test-takers. The total duration of the Subject 1 test is 45 minutes. The test consists of 100 questions, including true/false and multiple-choice questions, with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90. The test questions are randomly selected and combined by the computer driver examination system according to the proportion specified in the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Work Regulations". Test procedure: Follow the instructions of the staff and collect your driving training file in order in the waiting area; Bring and present your ID card for inspection by the supervising officer; Mobile phones must be turned off when entering the test area; No loud talking is allowed in the test area; Regulation textbooks are not allowed in the test area (or should be placed in your bag); After the test, keep your ID card safe and submit the file to the "Document Submission Window" at the front of the test area; Candidates who pass the test should sign under the guidance of the staff at the exit before leaving the test area; Candidates who fail the test can leave the test area immediately and wait for their driving school to notify them of the retake time.
I remember when I took the written test for my driver's license, the rules at the test center were extremely strict. For the 8 AM session, you had to check in before 8 AM. If you showed up at 9 AM, you'd definitely be too late because they usually stopped admitting people after 8:15 AM. I arrived half an hour early to avoid missing my spot in line. Once, a guy next to me was just 5 minutes late and got turned away, having to wait for the next makeup exam—wasting time and ruining his mood. So I'd suggest setting a phone alarm and leaving half an hour early, factoring in possible traffic delays for a safer margin. The written test is all about thorough preparation and punctuality—don't let small slip-ups delay your entire licensing process.
