Can I take the Theory Test (Subject 1) immediately after registration?

[KingstonAnn]

You cannot take the Theory Test (Subject 1) immediately after registration. After successfully enrolling in a driving school, the application form and physical condition certificate must be submitted to the Vehicle Management Office for review. Once the review is completed, you can schedule the Theory Test (in some areas, no training hours are required, so you can book the test immediately after approval). The test can usually be scheduled about 10 days later. Before booking, you should study the Theory Test materials and practice with mock questions. Enrollment in a driving school is only a preliminary registration. After enrollment, the driving school submits the documents to the Vehicle Management Office. Upon approval, the office will issue a serial number, confirming successful registration. Only then can you schedule the Theory Test. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the Theory Test consists of 100 multiple-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the paper and end the exam. The content of the Theory Test includes: regulations on driver's licenses and motor vehicle management; road traffic conditions and rules; traffic safety 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. Test precautions for the Theory Test: Candidates must dress appropriately (no slippers), and electronic devices and bags are not allowed in the exam room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting area. Observe the instructions and procedures on the large screen, and store personal belongings in lockers before entering the exam room. At the identity verification station, you will be assigned a seat. Once seated, begin the test, ensuring the camera is properly aligned and exam rules are followed. If you fail the first attempt, a retake is available on 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 schedule the Theory Test. Each subject allows one exam attempt, with one retake if you fail. If you skip the retake or fail it again, the exam process ends, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 (Field Driving Test) and Subject 3 (Road Driving Test), only five attempts are allowed, and rescheduling must occur at least 10 days later. If you fail the Safety and Civilization Driving Knowledge Test (part of Subject 3), your passing score for the Road Driving Skills Test remains valid. The driving test consists of three subjects: Theory Test (Subject 1), Field Driving Test (Subject 2), and Road Driving Test (Subject 3). Subject 1 covers traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 assesses parking and maneuvering skills. Subject 3 is divided into two parts: Road Driving Skills and Safety and Civilization Driving Knowledge. The latter is often referred to as "Subject 4," though this term is unofficial and not mentioned in the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123.

[Gwen]

When I first enrolled in driving school, I was also eager to take the Subject 1 test, thinking I could go straight to it. But the instructor told me that after enrollment, you can't take the test immediately—there are a few steps to follow. First is the medical check-up, where you need to go to a designated hospital to ensure your vision and physical condition are up to standard. Next is theoretical learning: you must complete the required course hours on the driving school app, practice test questions, and familiarize yourself with traffic rules. The system confirms you’ve completed the study hours before you can schedule the exam. I studied for about a week, then waited another week before taking the test. This process is quite reasonable—if you took the test directly without solid knowledge, failing would waste a lot of time. Nowadays, learning to drive is much more convenient; you can practice questions on your phone. I suggest you focus on preparing the theoretical content right after enrollment—it’ll save you effort and yield better results.