How Long After Failing the Subject 1 Test Can You Retake It?
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You need to wait 10 days before you can schedule the test again. The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" clearly stipulates that for the Subject 1 make-up test, you can take the test twice on the same day. If you fail the first time, you can take a free second make-up test. If you still fail the second time, the Subject 1 test is terminated. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical driving test or driver's theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The test content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and other related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer with a time limit of 45 minutes. A passing score for Subject 1 is 90 points. The test consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject 1 test content: Driving license and motor vehicle management regulations; Road traffic conditions and regulations; Road traffic safety violations and penalties; Road 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; Special knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 test precautions: During the Subject 1 test, students should pay attention to their attire—no slippers are allowed. Electronic devices and bags are not permitted in the test 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 a locker before entering the test room. Upon entering the test room, the identity verification station will assign a seat. After finding your seat, begin the test. Ensure the camera is aimed at you and follow test discipline. If you fail the first time, there is a make-up test on the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the test, queue to collect your score sheet and sign it. If you do not sign, the test is considered invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject 1 test. Each subject test can be taken once, and if you fail, you can take a make-up test once. If you do not take the make-up test or fail it, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only 5 test attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests can be scheduled 10 days later. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, the previously passed road driving skills test results remain valid. There are 3 subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills test; Subject 3 is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge test. The safe driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. However, in official terms (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), there is no such thing as Subject 4.
Last time I failed the subject one test and was completely stunned, so I quickly asked my coach what to do. He said don't worry, if you fail, you have to wait 10 days before you can schedule a retake. During those ten days, I used the Driving Test Prep App every day to practice questions, focusing especially on reviewing the ones I got wrong, like traffic signs and penalty rules, and made significant progress. Later, I passed smoothly and felt that the interval was just enough to identify and fill the gaps. I suggest everyone not to lose heart after failure, make good use of these days to strengthen weak points, and you'll definitely succeed next time. Remember, when scheduling, choose a new test center to avoid queues, and you can try again after 10 days.
