How long after C1 registration can I schedule the subject one test?
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After successfully enrolling in a driving school for C1 and completing the medical examination, you can schedule the subject one test online in about 10 days. Before scheduling, you should review the subject one study materials and practice test questions. Enrollment in the driving school is only preliminary; after enrollment, the driving school submits the materials to the vehicle management office. Upon successful submission, the vehicle management office will issue a serial number, indicating successful registration. Once registered, you can schedule the subject one test. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," subject one consists of 100 single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject one test content: Regulations on driving 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; Special knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject one test precautions: During the subject one test, students should pay attention to their attire—no slippers are allowed, and electronic devices and bags are prohibited 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. Upon entering, verify your identity at the assigned seat and begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam discipline. 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 test, queue to collect your score report and sign it; unsigned reports are considered invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the subject one test. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake if you fail. If you do not take the retake or fail the retake, the exam is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule. For subject two and subject three, there are only five exam attempts. Subject two and subject three tests can be scheduled ten days later. If you fail the subject three safe driving knowledge test, the previously passed road driving skills test scores remain valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: subject one, subject two, and subject three. Subject one refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; subject two refers to 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, in official terms (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), there is no such thing as subject four.
Last time I signed up for the C1 driver's license, I was really anxious to know when I could take the test, especially since the theory test (Subject 1) is the first step. Generally, after registration, you need to submit materials like your ID card and medical examination report. The driving school's review plus backend system processing usually takes about 10 to 14 days. During this period, I had to study theory questions, watch online courses, and complete the required study hours before I could schedule the exam. I remember waiting 12 days before receiving the notification, and then scheduling the exam was super quick. However, the timing can vary depending on the region—big cities might be faster, while smaller towns could be slower. It's best to ask the driving school about the specific process when you sign up, so you're not just waiting around. Actually, using this time to prepare well for the theory test can help you pass on the first try—I was just too impatient back then.
