How early should I book the subject one exam?
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After successfully enrolling in a driving school, the time required to book the subject one exam varies depending on the type of driver's license. For a C-class license, it generally takes about 7-10 days to schedule the subject one exam. Before booking, you should review the subject one study materials and practice test questions. Enrolling in a driving school is only a preliminary registration. After enrollment, the driving school submits your documents to the vehicle management office. Once approved, the vehicle management office will issue a serial number, which confirms successful registration. After registration, you can proceed to book the subject one exam. According to the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' subject one consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly during the exam, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject one exam content includes: regulations on driver's licenses and motor vehicle management; road traffic conditions and regulations; road traffic safety violations and penalties; regulations on road traffic accident handling; 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. Subject one exam precautions: During the exam, students should dress appropriately—no slippers are allowed. Electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the exam room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the instructions and procedures on the large screen. Before entering the exam room, store personal belongings in a locker. Inside the exam room, verify your identity at the designated counter to receive your seat assignment. Once seated, begin the exam. Ensure the camera is properly aligned and follow exam rules. If you fail the first attempt, a retake is available on the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the exam, queue to collect your score report and sign it. Failure to sign will invalidate the results. There is no limit to the number of times you can book the subject one exam. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if you fail. If you do not take the retake or fail it again, the exam process ends, and you must rebook. In contrast, subject two and subject three exams are limited to five attempts each. If you fail the subject three safe driving knowledge test, your previously passed road driving skills test results remain valid. The driving test consists of three subjects: subject one, subject two, and subject three. Subject one refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and knowledge test. Subject two is the field driving skills test. Subject three is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge test. The safe driving knowledge test is conducted after subject three, so it is commonly referred to as subject four. However, the official term (as per the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include 'subject four.'
As a novice who just passed the driving test, I still remember the situation when booking the subject one exam. Generally speaking, booking one week to ten days in advance is sufficient, but it depends on the local test center and your registration time. I took the test in a big city using the Traffic Management 12123 app. During peak periods like weekends or after holidays, the waiting queue for booking is longer, sometimes requiring two weeks in advance to secure a spot. It's advisable to communicate with the driving school early; they can help monitor available slots to avoid missing suitable dates. After successful booking, don't forget to print the admission ticket—I forgot to bring it the first time and almost caused a delay. Also, it's best to review the question bank around the booking period to avoid last-minute cramming and exam stress. Remember to check your internet connection and whether your account is verified—these details can make the whole process smoother.
