Do I need to bring my file for the Subject 1 test?
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Yes, you need to bring your file and ID card. The admission ticket and other documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the exam. Electronic IDs are not accepted for the exam. If you don’t have an ID card, you can apply for a temporary ID, which holds the same validity as a regular ID. The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licenses" clearly stipulate that you can take the Subject 1 test 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 1 test will be terminated, and you can only reschedule the exam after 10 days. The Subject 1 test consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly during the exam, the system will automatically submit the test and end the session. The Subject 1 test is computer-based and lasts 45 minutes. Subject 1 test content: Driver’s license and motor vehicle management regulations; road traffic conditions and rules; 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 cargo vehicles; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 test precautions: Electronic devices and bags are not allowed in the exam 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 lockers before entering the exam room. Upon entering the exam room, the identity verification desk will assign your seat. Once seated, begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After completion, queue to collect your score report and sign it. Unsigned reports are invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can reschedule the Subject 1 test. If you do not take the retest or fail it, the exam will be terminated, and you must reschedule. However, Subject 2 and Subject 3 only allow five attempts each, and rescheduling must occur at least 10 days later. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, your passing score for the road driving skills test remains valid. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 covers traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge; Subject 2 is the field driving skills test; Subject 3 includes two components: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge. The safe driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. However, the official term (as per the Ministry of Public Security’s Order No. 123) does not include "Subject 4."
As someone who frequently helps friends with driving test queries, I believe you don't need to bring your personal file for the subject one exam - that's internal documentation kept by the driving school. The essential item is your original ID card, which is a mandatory entry requirement. Without it, no one gets into the examination hall. You'll also need your booking confirmation, which nowadays can be either the QR code displayed on your phone app or a printed version. When I accompanied my cousin last time, he only brought his ID and the booking info on his phone - the security scan was done instantly. I advise everyone to check the instructions from their driving school beforehand; don't be lazy. The test consists entirely of theoretical questions - go through the question bank a few times and you'll pass comfortably. If you forget your documents, you'll have to reschedule and waste energy, so doing a quick backpack check in the morning saves big trouble. The exam process is quite fast - answer, submit, sign, and you're done within half an hour.
