How long after the driver's license medical exam can I take the written test (Subject 1)?
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The waiting time varies for different driver's license tests. Enrollment at a driving school is only preliminary registration. After enrollment, the school submits your documents to the Vehicle Management Office. Upon approval, the 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 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: Regulations on driver's licenses and motor vehicle management; Road traffic conditions and rules; 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 cargo vehicles; Specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 test instructions: During the test, students must dress appropriately—no sandals allowed. Electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the examination room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting area. Observe the instructions and procedures displayed on the screen and store personal belongings in lockers before entering the examination room. Inside, follow seat assignments at the identity verification desk, then begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and adhere to exam rules. If you fail, a retake is available the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After completion, queue 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 attempt, with one retake if you fail. If you skip the retake or fail it, the test ends, and you must reschedule. Subjects 2 and 3, however, allow only five attempts each, with rescheduling permitted after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, your previously passed road skills test remains valid. The driver's license test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 covers road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 is the field driving skills test. Subject 3 has 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 is not used in official regulations (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123).
After the physical examination, it usually takes a few days for the medical report to be processed, depending on the region and driving school arrangements. When I was getting my driver's license, I was notified to register for Subject One after three days. It's advisable not to idle during this time—download a driving test app and practice questions, as the physical exam items like vision and hearing tests are basic requirements. Failing them means retaking the exam, so early preparation speeds up the process. In some places, the test can be taken as soon as the same day or the next, but it's best to confirm the schedule with your driving school to avoid delays affecting the overall process.
