Can I take the Subject 1 test with a mock score above 80?
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Subject 1 mock test scores do not affect the actual exam, but whether you can pass smoothly still depends on your performance during the test. The passing score for the official Subject 1 test is 90. The full score for the driver's license Subject 1 test is 100, and a score of 90 or above is considered passing. Subject 1 test procedure: Follow the staff's instructions and collect your driving school 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 when entering the exam area; no loud talking is allowed in the exam area; law textbooks are not allowed in the exam area (or must be kept in your bag); After the test, keep your ID card safe and hand in your file at the "File Submission Window" at the front of the exam room; students who pass the test should sign under the guidance of the staff at the exam exit before leaving; students who fail the test can leave the exam room and wait for their driving school to notify them of the retake time.
As someone who frequently teaches students to take the driving test, I believe scoring 80 in a mock exam is a decent starting point, but it doesn’t directly determine whether you can take the Theory Test (Subject One). The official Theory Test is uniformly scheduled by the traffic management authorities—once you’ve registered and booked a time slot, you can take it regardless of your mock test scores. I advise students to treat mock exams as warm-up tools. Scoring 80 suggests you have a decent foundation, but the actual test usually requires 90 or above to pass; otherwise, you’ll need to retake it. That’s why I always remind students to keep practicing, work through more questions in the test bank, and ensure they truly understand traffic rules and road sign meanings to avoid last-minute panic. Safe driving starts with theory—building a solid foundation is key to passing smoothly before progressing step by step toward the road test. Don’t fixate too much on mock scores; taking action and practicing more is what truly matters.
