Does Not Bringing an ID Card Affect the Theory Test (Subject 1)?

[DeKate]

You can take the test without an ID card. If you don't have an ID card, you can apply for a temporary ID card, which holds the same validity as a regular ID card. The admission ticket and other required documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the test. Electronic ID cards are not accepted for the test. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," candidates can take the Subject 1 test twice on the same day. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a free second attempt is allowed. If the second attempt also fails, the Subject 1 test is terminated, and the candidate must wait ten days before reapplying. The Subject 1 test consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the paper and end the test. The Subject 1 test is computer-based and lasts 45 minutes. The content of the Subject 1 test includes: regulations on driving licenses and motor vehicle management; road traffic conditions and rules; penalties for traffic violations; regulations on traffic accident handling; basic knowledge of motor vehicles; local regulations; knowledge of braking systems and safety devices for large and medium-sized buses and trucks; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Test precautions for Subject 1: Candidates should dress appropriately (no slippers allowed) and must not bring electronic devices or bags into the examination room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the instructions and procedures displayed on the screen, and store personal belongings in lockers before entering the examination room. Upon entering, candidates will be assigned seats at the identity verification station. Once seated, begin the test. Ensure the camera is properly aligned and follow test discipline. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a same-day retest is allowed. If the retest also fails, the candidate must pay to reschedule. After the test, queue to collect the score report and sign it. Unsigned reports 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, with one retest allowed if the first attempt fails. If the retest is not taken or also fails, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, candidates have only five attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests can be rescheduled after ten days. If the Subject 3 safety and civilized driving knowledge test is failed, the previously passed road driving skills test results remain valid. The driving test consists of three subjects: 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 safety and civilized driving knowledge. The safety and civilized 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." The test duration is 45 minutes.

[GriffinAnn]

I just went through this situation. On the day of the Subject 1 test, I was so nervous that I forgot to check my ID card before leaving home. As a result, I was stopped at the entrance of the test center and not allowed in. It was so frustrating—I wasted my entire morning and had to reschedule online. Rescheduling takes several days, and I might even miss my original training plan. My entire driving learning progress got delayed. Taking a test isn't easy—the queues are long. My advice: prepare everything the day before the test—put your ID card in a visible spot in your bag and double-check the appointment slip. Developing this habit can help you avoid such embarrassing situations. Now I know that verifying documents is a must before the test—being meticulous is the safest approach.