How Long Are Subject 1 Test Scores Valid?
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Subject 1 test scores are valid for 3 years. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," after a candidate passes the Subject 1 exam, the vehicle management office should issue a study driving certificate within 1 day. The study driving certificate is valid for 3 years, and the Subject 1 test scores will remain valid until the end of this period. Here is some information about the driving test: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test. It is a written exam conducted on a computer, with a full score of 100. A score of 90 or above (including 90) is required to pass. 2. Subject 2: Field driving skills test. It is conducted in a real vehicle within a designated area, with results categorized as pass or fail only. The test includes five mandatory tasks performed in sequence: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, S-curve driving, right-angle turning, and hill start and stop. The full score is 100, and a score of 80 or above (including 80) is required to pass. 3. Subject 3: Road driving skills test. It is conducted on a real vehicle on a road or simulated field, with a full score of 100. The passing scores are 90 or above for large buses, 80 or above for large trucks, and 70 or above for other vehicle types. 4. Subject 4: Safety and civilized driving-related knowledge test. It is a written exam with a full score of 100. A score of 90 or above (including 90) is required to pass.
When I was taking my driver's license test, I knew right after passing the theory exam (Subject 1) that the score was only valid for one year, which made me a bit nervous. My instructor emphasized that once you pass the written test, you must quickly move on to practical training, or all your previous efforts would be wasted. During that year, I arranged a tight schedule for driving practice, such as practicing Subject 2 three times a week, to ensure my skills wouldn't deteriorate. If you accidentally exceed the deadline, you'd have to pay and retake the exam, wasting both money and time. In reality, I passed all subjects in less than six months. I advise beginners to plan early and not let daily chores delay their test progress. After all, a year may sound long, but with work and studies keeping you busy, it passes in the blink of an eye—don't regret it later.
