Do I need to bring my ID card for the Subject 1 test?
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You only need to bring your ID card for the test. The admission ticket and other documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the test. Electronic ID cards cannot be used for the test. If you don't have an ID card, you can apply for a temporary one, which has the same validity as a formal ID card. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," 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 test after ten 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 test, the system will automatically submit the paper and end the test. The Subject 1 test is computer-based and lasts for 45 minutes. Subject 1 test content: Regulations on driving licenses and motor vehicle management; Road traffic conditions and regulations; 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; Special knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 test precautions: Pay attention to your attire during the test; no slippers are allowed. Electronic devices and bags are not permitted 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 lockers before entering the examination room. In the examination room, the identity verification area will assign seats. After finding your seat, start the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow the test rules. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it on the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the test, queue to collect your score sheet and sign it. Unsigned score sheets are considered invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can reschedule the Subject 1 test. Each subject can be taken once, and if you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not attend the retake or fail again, the test will be terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five test attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests can be rescheduled after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, the previously passed road driving skills test scores remain valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills test. Subject 3 is divided into two parts: 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 Order No. 123) does not include Subject 4.
Remember to bring your ID card for the Subject 1 exam. Last time I went to take the test, I saw a candidate at the entrance who forgot theirs and wasn't allowed into the exam hall, having to reschedule and waste all that effort. Besides your ID, you'll also need to prepare your exam admission ticket, and sometimes even glasses for the vision test. I recommend checking all your documents the day before and keeping them in a fixed spot, so you don't end up in a frantic mess like I did. The Subject 1 exam mainly tests traffic rules and signs, so make good use of practice apps to familiarize yourself—it'll make the actual test much easier. Lastly, a quick reminder: the online reservation system is quite handy for checking information directly to avoid missing anything.
For the Subject 1 test, an ID card is mandatory. Without it, you might not even enter the examination room, as staff need to verify your identity before allowing you to take the test. My advice is to prepare a document bag the night before, placing your ID card and admission ticket inside to avoid last-minute mistakes in the morning rush. If you really forget to bring it, you can try asking if the test center has any temporary solutions, but in most cases, you'll have to reschedule. After passing Subject 1, quickly plan your driving practice—combining theory and practice is key to safety. Also, a small detail: during the exam, turn off your phone or store it properly to avoid distractions. During preparation, make good use of online question banks for mock tests; practicing for a day or two can help you stabilize above the passing score.
