How Long Does the Driving License Subject 1 Exam Take?

[KalebRose]

The exam time is limited to 45 minutes. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the Subject 1 exam can be taken twice on the same day. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a free second attempt is allowed. If the second attempt also fails, the Subject 1 exam is terminated, and the candidate can only reschedule the exam after ten days. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical driving test or driver theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The exam content includes driving theory fundamentals, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The exam format is computer-based. The Subject 1 test consists of 100 questions, divided into single-choice and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point and a total score of 100. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the exam, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject 1 exam content includes: driving license and motor vehicle management regulations; 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 freight vehicles; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 exam precautions: Candidates should dress appropriately for the exam, no slippers are allowed, and electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the exam 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 exam room. Upon entering the exam room, the identity verification station will assign a seat. After finding your seat, begin the exam. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and adhere to exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, a retake is allowed on the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the exam, queue to collect your score report and sign it. Failure to sign will render the result invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can reschedule the Subject 1 exam. Each subject exam allows one retake if the first attempt fails. If you do not take the retake or fail the retake, the exam is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five exam attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams can be rescheduled after ten days. If the Subject 3 safe and civilized driving knowledge test is failed, the previously passed road driving skills test scores remain valid. The driving test consists of three subjects: 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 tests. 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.

[LeDerek]

I just finished preparing for the driving license theory test (Subject 1). The exam duration is exactly 45 minutes with a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. As a beginner, I think time allocation is crucial—each question should be answered within half a minute on average, since the passing score is above 90. I practiced many mock tests on the driving school app, always setting a 45-minute timer. With more practice, both speed and accuracy improved. The exam environment is quite formal, conducted on a computer with an on-screen countdown timer—don’t panic and miss any questions. My advice is to practice with real past exam questions and avoid getting stuck on difficult ones; skip them first and come back later. Overall, 45 minutes is sufficient as long as you’ve built a solid knowledge foundation through regular study.