Can the Subject 1 Test Be Taken Outside the Registration Location?
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Yes. The total duration of the Subject 1 test is 45 minutes, and the test paper consists of 100 questions, including true/false questions and single-choice questions. Below is relevant information about Subject 1: Test Content: Regulations on road traffic, traffic signals, traffic safety violations and accident handling, application and use of motor vehicle driving licenses, motor vehicle registration, and other road traffic safety laws, regulations, and rules. Test Question Bank: Since July 2015, the Ministry of Public Security updated the Subject 1 question bank to 1229 questions, while the large vehicle question bank remains unchanged. The test question bank is a unified national version, and there is no such thing as local questions.
Yes, you can take the Subject 1 test outside the place where you registered. I learned this from my driving school instructor. Last month, I enrolled for driving lessons in my hometown Henan, but had to travel to Guangdong for work. My instructor reminded me to directly book a local test center through the 12123 Traffic Management APP, and I easily passed the exam by selecting the nearest test site. The policy supports taking the test in a different location, saving the hassle of traveling back and forth, as well as time and money. The whole process is straightforward—just log into the APP, follow the prompts, and confirm that your identity information matches your registration data. A few of my friends also did this, registering in Beijing but taking the Subject 1 test in Shanghai, saving their weekend rest time. Nowadays, the driver’s license test is becoming more convenient, especially for those with job relocations. It’s advisable to book one or two weeks in advance to avoid peak periods. If any issues arise, contacting your registered driving school to provide proof for taking the test elsewhere will resolve it. Overall, flexible arrangements improve efficiency, so there’s no need to worry about complications while preparing.
