Can I Practice Driving While Taking the Written Test for Subject One?
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You cannot practice driving before passing the written test for Subject One. Familiarity with traffic rules is a prerequisite, as it enables better driving on the road. Therefore, theoretical knowledge must be learned and the exam passed first. Documents Required for Subject One Exam: Only an ID card is needed for the Subject One exam. Note that an expired ID card cannot be used. Exam Process: Follow the staff's instructions to collect your driving training file in order at the waiting area; carry and present your ID card for inspection by the supervising officer; mobile phones must be turned off upon entering the exam area; no loud talking is allowed in the exam area; traffic rule textbooks are not permitted in the exam area (or must be placed in a bag); after the exam, keep your ID card safe and submit the file to the "Document Submission Window" at the front of the exam room; candidates who pass the exam will sign under the guidance of staff at the exit before leaving; those who fail may leave immediately and await notification from their driving school regarding the retake schedule.
As a veteran driving instructor who has trained hundreds of students, I must say this doesn't comply with standard procedures. Subject 1 is the theoretical foundation exam for driving, which must be passed before formal practical training begins, as it covers essential knowledge like traffic sign recognition and right-of-way rules. I've seen students who secretly tried steering early end up crossing lines and losing points, even failing to use turn signals properly. The system only generates the driving skill test permit after passing Subject 1 - just like building a house requires laying the foundation first. While you can observe others' training sessions to familiarize yourself with the environment before the exam, touching the training vehicles must wait until after passing. My advice: focus on 10 days of intensive question bank preparation, conquer the theory first, and you'll save time when learning practical skills later.
I remember clearly when I got my driver's license last year. On the registration day, the driving school explicitly required passing the theory test (Subject 1) first. Only after passing the theoretical exam could the training system be activated to schedule practical lessons – otherwise, the coaches couldn't even pull up student information. I spent my days practicing test questions and watching instructional videos at night, passing Subject 1 in two weeks before immediately getting behind the wheel. Practical driving does utilize theoretical knowledge – like watching for no-parking signs during reverse parking, and Subject 2 exams include interspersed theory questions. Trying to practice driving prematurely just divides your focus. Tackling each phase systematically proves far more efficient.
