How long after driver's license registration can you take the Subject 1 test?
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After successfully enrolling in a driving school, for example with C1/C2 licenses, you can schedule the Subject 1 test in about 7-10 days. Before scheduling, you should review the Subject 1 study materials and practice test questions. Enrollment in the driving school is only preliminary; after registration, the school submits your documents to the vehicle management office. Upon approval, the office will issue a serial number, confirming successful registration. Once registered, you can proceed to schedule the Subject 1 test. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," Subject 1 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 and end the exam. Subject 1 test content includes: driver's license and motor vehicle management regulations; road traffic conditions and rules; traffic safety violations and penalties; 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; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 test precautions: During the test, students should dress appropriately (no slippers), avoid bringing electronic devices or bags into the exam hall, carry their ID card, and line up to enter the waiting area. Observe the instructions and procedures on the large screen, and store personal belongings in lockers before entering the exam hall. Inside, verify your identity at the assigned station, locate your seat, and begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam rules. If you fail, a retake is available the same day; if you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After completion, line up to collect and sign your score report—unsigned reports are invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject 1 test. Each subject allows one exam attempt, with one retake if you fail. If you skip the retake or fail it, the exam process ends, and you must reschedule. In contrast, Subjects 2 and 3 allow only five attempts each, with scheduling permitted ten days later. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, your passed road driving skills results remain valid. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 covers traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge; Subject 2 assesses field driving skills; Subject 3 includes two components: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge. The safe driving knowledge test follows Subject 3, often unofficially called "Subject 4," though this term does not appear in official documents (such as the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123).
I just got my driver's license recently, and after registering, I was excited to know how soon I could take the first subject test. The instructor explained that it usually takes 7 to 10 days because the driving school needs to upload materials to the traffic department for review before you can schedule the exam. I couldn't wait and practiced questions every day using the driving test app. As a result, I received the exam notification after just one week. However, the waiting time varies by location—some friends in more efficient cities only needed 5 days. The key is completing the required study hours. My driving school mandates at least 12 hours of theoretical lessons before taking the test, and the system won't allow scheduling until this is done. I recommend starting the theory lessons immediately after registration instead of waiting until the review is complete, as this allows for early preparation. Passing the first subject test early means you can quickly move on to practical training, making the whole process smoother.
As someone who often helps friends with their driver's license tests, I have to say that after signing up for the license, it usually takes 7 to 14 days to take the first subject test. This isn't just idle waiting—the driving school needs to process the registration documents, submit them to the authorities for qualification checks, and schedule the exam slots. I recommend starting to practice driving theory questions right after signing up, such as using mobile apps, to avoid being flustered during the test. I remember some people waited too long because they didn't complete the required study hours on time, wasting a whole week. There are big differences between regions: big cities might be faster but have long queues, while smaller places are slower but with fewer queues. Completing the required study hours is a strict rule—don’t think about taking shortcuts. I always advise people to plan ahead and arrange their schedules wisely, which increases the chances of passing the first subject test in one go.
