How Long Is the Validity Period of Subject 1?
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Three years. Below are the regulations from the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses": 1. For first-time applicants for a motor vehicle driving license or those applying to add a permitted driving category, the vehicle management office shall issue a driving skills examination permit within one day after passing the Subject 1 exam. 2. The driving skills examination permit is valid for three years, and the applicant must complete the Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams within the validity period. If the exams are not completed within the validity period, the passed exam results will be invalidated. Below are the precautions for the Subject 1 exam: 1. Follow the arrangements of the staff and collect your driving training file in order at the waiting area. 2. Carry and present your ID card for inspection by the supervising officer. 3. Mobile phones must be turned off when entering the exam area. 4. No loud noises are allowed in the exam area. 5. Law textbooks are not allowed in the exam area (or should be placed in a bag). 6. After the exam, keep your ID card safe and submit the file to the "Submission Window" at the front of the exam area. 7. Candidates who pass the exam should sign under the guidance of the staff at the exit before leaving. 8. Candidates who fail the exam can leave immediately and wait for notification from their driving school regarding the retake schedule. 9. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject 1 exam.
I just passed the written test (Subject 1) not long ago, still feeling that excitement! The validity period is a full 3 years, counting from the day you passed the exam. During this time, you need to quickly complete Subjects 2, 3, and 4, otherwise it'll all be for nothing. I've checked the regulations - the 3-year limit is mainly to prevent knowledge from fading; safe driving theory needs to be fresh in mind. I'm currently practicing driving twice a week, worried that skills might get rusty if I delay too long. My advice is to plan your subsequent training right after passing Subject 1, unlike my friend who waited until the second year to start and failed Subject 2 multiple times. Remember, timely action saves trouble - retaking Subject 1 costs both money and energy.
I've come across many friends learning to drive who often ask about the validity period of the subject one test. To be precise, it's 3 years, starting from the date you receive the passing certificate. This time limit is quite reasonable, as driving regulations are updated every year—for example, with new traffic laws or changes in road signs—ensuring your knowledge stays current. If you don't complete the other subjects within 3 years, you'll have to retake the subject one test from scratch. I recommend using more mock test apps while learning and planning your time wisely. Don't wait until the last year to rush; the pressure will be too high, and mistakes are more likely. Getting a driver's license safely is no joke, so it's best to get it done early.
Thinking back to when I got my driver's license, I passed the written test on the first try, which was valid for 3 years. I completed all the tests in less than a year. This time limit is mainly to prevent lazy people from procrastinating, as you really can forget the theory if you wait too long. Now that I'm driving, I realize how important it is that the knowledge hasn't expired for safety. Don't delay practicing driving—it's too much trouble to retake the test if it expires.
