How Long Does It Take to Complete the Subject One Exam?
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Subject One exam duration is 45 minutes, and you can leave the examination room early upon passing. Subject One exam content: Basic knowledge of motor vehicles; laws, regulations, and road traffic signals; safe driving and civilized driving fundamentals; basic knowledge related to motor vehicle driving operations. Subject One exam process: Follow the staff's instructions to collect your driving school file in order in the waiting area; Carry and present your ID card for inspection by the supervising officer; Mobile phones must be turned off upon entering the exam area; No loud talking is allowed in the exam area; Regulation textbooks are not permitted in the exam room (or should be placed in your bag); After the exam, keep your ID card safe and submit the file to the "Document Submission Window" at the front of the exam room; Students who pass the exam should sign under the guidance of the staff at the exam room exit before leaving; Students who fail the exam can leave the exam room immediately and wait for notification from their driving school staff regarding the retake schedule.
As a fresh driver's license holder, I think the preparation time for Subject 1 depends on how you study. Back then, I spent over an hour daily after work practicing questions for about two weeks, going through the 1500+ question bank three times. The key is to take mock exams and consistently score above 95 to feel secure. On exam day, the process was quick—I had an afternoon slot, checked in 30 minutes early, and finished the actual test in 45 minutes. From registration to completion, it took less than a month, mainly waiting for the DMV to review materials. My advice: don’t just memorize—focus on understanding traffic rules. Questions about prohibition signs or speed limits become instant answers. With solid prep, you can finish and leave in half an hour.
