How long after registering for a driver's license can you take the Subject 1 test?
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The time varies for different types of driver's license tests. Registration at the driving school is only preliminary. After registration, the driving school submits the materials to the vehicle management office. Upon success, the vehicle management office will issue a serial number, indicating successful registration. Once registered, you can schedule the Subject 1 test. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," Subject 1 consists of 100 multiple-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject 1 test content: Regulations on driving licenses and motor vehicle management; 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 notes: During the test, students should pay attention to their attire—no slippers are allowed. Electronic devices and bags are not permitted 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, the identity verification station will assign a seat. After finding your seat, begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam discipline. If you fail the first time, there is a retake opportunity 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. Failure to sign renders the result invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject 1 test. Each subject can be taken once, and if you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the exam is terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only 5 exam attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests must be scheduled 10 days later. If you fail the Subject 3 safe and civilized driving knowledge test, the passed road driving skill test results remain valid. There are three subjects in the driver's 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 and civilized driving knowledge test. The safe 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 Order No. 123) does not include "Subject 4."
A friend who just signed up for driving school asked me this question, and I just finished the subject one test last month. After registration, the driving school first needs to organize the materials and upload them to the vehicle management office. After passing the physical examination, you also need to wait for the driving school to complete the entry of theoretical training hours. I am located in Guangzhou, and it took about 10 days from registration to scheduling the exam. The system review speed varies in different regions, for example, Shenzhen might be faster. It is recommended to ask the driving school clearly when registering. Some driving schools may have a backlog of materials during peak seasons, so it’s normal to wait longer at that time. Remember to practice more questions. I used the 'Driving Test Treasure' APP and went through the question bank three times before the exam, passing smoothly.
My daughter just passed her Theory Test (Subject 1) last week, and I accompanied her to the driving school to inquire about it. The instructor said that usually 3-7 working days after registration, you can book the exam, but there are a few things to note: first, the medical report must be qualified, and second, the driving school needs to complete the information entry on the 12123 platform. My daughter registered in Hangzhou and received a text message notification on the fifth day that she could book the exam. However, if it coincides with peak periods like National Day, the system review might be delayed by a few days. It is recommended to do three things immediately after registration: download the driving test APP, practice two sets of mock questions daily, and pay attention to the traffic police SMS notifications.
It depends on the specific situation. On the registration day, the driving school will arrange a physical examination. After passing the exam, they will submit your materials to the DMV for review. Normally, you can see the appointment entry on the Traffic Management 12123 APP within 3-5 working days, but delays may occur during holidays or DMV system upgrades. I remember when I registered last winter, it coincided with system maintenance, and I had to wait a full 10 days before I could schedule the exam. I strongly recommend starting to practice questions immediately after registration and going through the question bank twice during the waiting period, so you don't find yourself unprepared when the exam date arrives.
