Can You Wear Slippers for the Subject One Exam?

[LeSara]

There are no explicit regulations, but please avoid wearing clothing such as tank tops, vests, slippers, or similar attire, as it may result in being prohibited from entering the examination room. If wearing hats, masks, scarves, or other facial coverings, you may enter the examination room after removing them. Notes for the Subject One Exam: Candidates should pay attention to their attire during the exam; slippers are not allowed, and electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the examination room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the precautions and procedures on the large screen, and store personal belongings in the lockers before entering the examination room. Upon entering, the identity verification station will assign your seat. Once seated, begin the exam, ensuring the camera is aligned with you and adhering to exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, a same-day retake is allowed. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After completion, queue to receive your score report and sign it; unsigned reports are invalid. The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" clearly stipulate that the Subject One exam can be taken 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 One exam is terminated, and you must wait ten days to reschedule. Subject One, also known as the theoretical driving test or driver's theory exam, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The exam covers driving theory fundamentals, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The Subject One test consists of 100 questions, divided into single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly, the system will automatically submit and end the exam. The Subject One exam is computer-based and has a time limit of 45 minutes. Subject One Exam Content: Driver's license and motor vehicle management regulations; road traffic conditions and rules; road traffic safety violations and penalties; road traffic accident handling regulations; basic knowledge of motor vehicles; local regulations; knowledge of braking systems and safety devices for large and medium-sized passenger and freight vehicles; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. There is no limit to the number of Subject One exam rescheduling attempts. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if the first attempt fails. If you do not take the retake or fail the retake, the exam is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule. For Subject Two and Subject Three, there are only five exam attempts, and rescheduling must occur ten days later. If the Subject Three safe and civilized driving knowledge test is failed, the passed road driving skills test results remain valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three. Subject One refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge exam; Subject Two refers to the field driving skills exam; Subject Three is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject Three, so it is commonly referred to as Subject Four. However, the official terminology (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123) does not include the term "Subject Four."

[SanSawyer]

As a long-time instructor at a driving school, I often remind students to pay special attention to the dress code for the Theory Test (Subject 1). Wearing slippers is absolutely not allowed, as official regulations explicitly prohibit such informal attire. The reason is that the test environment requires candidates to take driving safety seriously, and slippers, being too casual, may reflect a careless attitude. From my experience, some test centers even directly deny entry to candidates wearing slippers. I recommend wearing comfortable flat shoes or sneakers, which not only show respect but also help maintain focus while answering questions. It's important to develop good habits during practice sessions too—don’t overlook the details. Proper attire can boost confidence and reduce test anxiety. Before the test, it’s best to double-check your driving school’s specific requirements to avoid wasting time.