Can I Take the Subject 1 Test If I Forget to Bring My Student ID?
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You can take the Subject 1 test even if you forget to bring your student ID. Only your ID card is required for the exam. The admission ticket and other documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the test. Electronic IDs cannot be used for the exam. If you don't have an ID card, you can apply for a temporary ID. A temporary ID has the same validity as a regular ID card. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," you can take the Subject 1 test twice on the same day. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it for free. If you fail the second attempt, the Subject 1 test will be terminated, and you can only reschedule the exam after ten days. The Subject 1 test consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. The Subject 1 test is computer-based and lasts 45 minutes. The content of the Subject 1 test includes: regulations on driver's licenses and motor vehicle management; road traffic conditions and rules; traffic violations and penalties; regulations on traffic accident handling; basic knowledge of motor vehicles; local regulations; knowledge of braking systems and safety devices for large and medium-sized passenger and cargo vehicles; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Notes for the Subject 1 test: Candidates should pay attention to their attire—no slippers are allowed. Electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the exam room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the instructions and procedures on the large screen and store personal belongings in lockers before entering the exam room. After entering, verify your identity at the assigned station, find your seat, and begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the test, queue to collect your score report and sign it—unsigned reports are invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can reschedule the Subject 1 test. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake if you fail. If you don't take the retake or fail it again, the exam will be terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests can be rescheduled after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, your passing score for the road driving skills test remains valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 covers traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 tests field driving skills. Subject 3 consists of two parts: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge. The safe driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4, though this term is not officially recognized in the regulations (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123). The test lasts 45 minutes.
As someone who has been teaching driving for many years, I often encounter students who forget to bring their documents for the subject one test. Identity verification is mandatory before entering the subject one exam, and the student ID is part of the identification. Without it, most likely, you won't be allowed into the exam hall and will have to reschedule, wasting both time and effort. I recommend organizing all necessary documents the night before the exam and keeping them together: the ID card is the most crucial, the student ID is also needed, and don't forget to bring the driving school registration form or admission ticket. Developing good habits is as important as checking the brakes before driving. Subject one is the foundation of theoretical knowledge, and paying attention to every detail is essential for laying a solid foundation for safe driving in the future. Remember, a small oversight could delay your exam progress by days or even weeks, affecting your plans to get a driver's license.
