How Long Does the Subject 1 Exam Usually Take?
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The exam has a time limit of 45 minutes. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," candidates can take the Subject 1 exam twice on the same day. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a second free retake is allowed. If the second attempt also fails, the Subject 1 exam is terminated, and the candidate must wait ten days before rescheduling. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical exam or driver theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The exam covers driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer. The Subject 1 exam consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If a candidate answers 11 questions incorrectly, the system will automatically submit the exam and end the test. Subject 1 Exam 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 freight vehicles; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 Exam Notes: Candidates should dress appropriately for the exam—no slippers are allowed. Electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the exam hall. 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 exam hall. Upon entering, candidates will be assigned a seat at the identity verification desk. Once seated, the exam begins. Ensure the camera is aligned correctly and follow exam discipline. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a same-day retake is allowed. If the retake also fails, candidates must pay to reschedule. After the exam, queue to collect the score report and sign it—unsigned reports are invalid. There is no limit to the number of times Subject 1 can be rescheduled. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if the first attempt fails. If the retake is also unsuccessful, the exam is terminated, and the candidate must reschedule. In contrast, Subject 2 and Subject 3 allow only five attempts each, with rescheduling permitted ten days later. If the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test is failed, the previously passed road driving skills test results remain valid. The driver's license exam consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the exam on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills test. Subject 3 is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge. The safe 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's Order No. 123) does not include the term "Subject 4."
