How Long Are the Results of Subject One and Subject Two Valid?

[OGraham]

According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the validity period of the study driving certificate is three years, but the expiration date must not exceed the upper age limit for application. Applicants must complete the Subject Two and Subject Three tests within the validity period. If the tests are not completed within the validity period, the passed test results will be invalidated. Subject One, also known as the theoretical driving test or driver 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 related knowledge. The test format is computer-based, with a time limit of 45 minutes. Subject One consists of 100 questions, including single-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 One 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 One test precautions: During the Subject One test, students should pay attention to their attire—no slippers are allowed, and electronic devices and bags are prohibited 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. Once seated, begin the test, ensuring the camera is properly aligned and adhering to test discipline. If you fail the first attempt, a retake is available on the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After completion, queue to collect the score report and sign it—failure to sign will render the results invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject One test. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if you fail. If you do not take the retake or fail the retake, the test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule. For Subject Two and Subject Three, there are only five test attempts allowed, and tests must be scheduled at least ten days apart. If you fail the Subject Three safety and civilized driving knowledge test, the passed road driving skills test results remain valid. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three. Subject One refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; Subject Two refers to the field driving skills test; Subject Three is divided into two parts—road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge tests. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject Three, so it is commonly referred to as Subject Four. However, the official terminology (as per the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include the term "Subject Four."

[McAxel]

I just passed the written test (Subject 1) and have a good understanding of score retention. The scores for Subject 1 and Subject 2 are valid for three years, meaning you must complete all subjects including Subject 2, Subject 3, and Subject 4 within three years from passing Subject 1. Otherwise, you'll have to retake everything if it expires. I almost ran out of time before because I got too busy with work and forgot to practice driving. Luckily, I realized it in time. My advice is to sign up for Subject 2 training right after passing Subject 1—don’t delay. Focus on practicing challenging parts like hill starts and parallel parking. Three years might sound long, but time flies. Don’t wait until the last minute and risk failing under pressure, wasting your efforts. Plan to practice driving for half an hour daily and review traffic rules to keep your memory fresh.