Do I need to study all 1500 questions for Subject 1?
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Currently, the question bank for Subject 1 has exceeded 1700 questions. Whether you need to go through all of them depends on individual circumstances. After all, everyone learns at different speeds. Those with good memory naturally don't need to complete all questions, as many questions in the bank are repetitive—the same question phrased differently, rather than 1700 completely unique questions. The total duration for the Subject 1 exam is 45 minutes. The test paper consists of 100 questions, including true/false and multiple-choice questions, with a perfect score of 100 and a passing mark of 90. The exam papers are randomly selected and combined by the computer driver examination system according to the proportion specified in the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Work Regulations." The exam content includes: basic knowledge of motor vehicles; laws, regulations, and road traffic signals; fundamentals of safe driving and civilized driving; and basic knowledge related to motor vehicle driving operations. Exam process: Follow the staff's instructions to receive your driving training file in order in the waiting area; Carry and present your ID card for inspection by the supervising officer; Mobile phones must be turned off upon entering the exam area; No loud noise is allowed in the exam area; Regulation textbooks are not allowed in the exam area (or should be placed in your bag); After the exam, collect and keep your ID card, and submit the file to the "Submission Window" at the front of the exam room; Candidates who pass the exam should sign under the guidance of the staff at the exam exit before leaving; Candidates who fail the exam may leave immediately and wait for their driving school to notify them of the retake time.
When I was preparing for my driver's license test, I went through all 1500 questions for Subject 1, but it's really unnecessary to memorize them all by rote. The question bank is actually categorized by type—for example, there are over 200 questions on traffic signs and around 300 on penalties. The key is to focus on high-frequency test points. I’d suggest starting with a mock test to assess your level. For someone like me with a low error rate, reviewing just the wrong-answer collection was enough, but beginners should go through chapters like confusing light usage and traffic police hand signals. Nowadays, driving test apps offer smart push notifications, automatically filtering key content based on your answering habits. The actual exam only picks 100 questions anyway—the real focus is understanding the rules, not the sheer volume of memorization.
