Can I Wear Colored Contact Lenses for the Subject 1 Test?

[VanEsther]

You can wear colored contact lenses for the Subject 1 test. There are no explicit regulations prohibiting it, but avoid wearing clothing such as tank tops, vests, or slippers, as these may prevent entry into the examination hall. If you wear hats, masks, scarves, or other facial coverings, you may enter after removing them. Important notes for the Subject 1 test: Candidates should dress appropriately—no slippers are allowed, electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the examination hall, and you must bring your ID card. Line up to enter the waiting area, observe the instructions and procedures on the screen, and store personal belongings in lockers before entering the examination hall. At the identity verification station, you will be assigned a seat. Once seated, begin the test, ensuring the camera is properly aligned with your face and following exam rules. If you fail the first attempt, a free retake is available on the same day. Failing again requires payment and rescheduling. After completion, line up to collect and sign your score report—unsigned reports are invalid. The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" clearly state that candidates can take the Subject 1 test twice on the same day. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a free retake is allowed. Failing the second attempt terminates the session, and a new appointment can be made after ten days. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical driving test, is part of the driver's license examination. It covers driving theory, road safety laws, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point (total 100 points). If you answer 11 questions incorrectly, the system will automatically submit and end the test. The Subject 1 test is computer-based and has a 45-minute time limit. Subject 1 test content includes: driver's license and motor vehicle regulations; road conditions and traffic rules; traffic violations and penalties; traffic accident handling procedures; basic vehicle knowledge; local regulations; braking systems and safety features for large/medium buses and trucks; specialized knowledge for wheeled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. There is no limit to the number of Subject 1 test appointments. Each subject allows one initial test and one retake if failed. Skipping the retake or failing it again terminates the session, requiring a new appointment. In contrast, Subjects 2 and 3 allow only five attempts each, with appointments available after ten days. Failing the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test does not invalidate the passed road skills test. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject 1 (theoretical knowledge), Subject 2 (field driving skills), and Subject 3 (road driving skills and safe driving knowledge). The safe driving knowledge test follows Subject 3, often referred to as "Subject 4," though this term is unofficial (not mentioned in the Ministry of Public Security’s Order No. 123).

[LaEmma]

I wore brown colored contact lenses on the day of my Subject 1 test, and it was completely fine. The traffic management bureau's regulations don't mention this at all. During the exam, the staff mainly checks if your ID matches your face. My natural-style colored contacts didn't differ much from my ID photo, and the system recognized me on the first try. However, I should remind you that the test lasts 45 minutes straight, and staring at the screen the whole time is really hard on the eyes. I specifically switched to daily disposable lenses for the test, which felt comfortable with no irritation, but the girl next to me was wearing yearly disposable lenses and kept rubbing her eyes throughout, ending up guessing the last 10 questions. I recommend choosing low-water-content, non-large-diameter colored contacts and keeping a bottle of artificial tears in your bag just in case.