How Many Chances Are There for the Subject One Exam?

[DiGia]

There is no limit to the number of attempts for the Subject One exam, and it does not count within the three-year validity period. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," candidates can take the Subject One exam twice on the same day. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a free retake is allowed for the second attempt. If the second attempt also fails, the Subject One exam for that day is terminated, and the candidate can only schedule another exam after ten days. Subject One, also known as the theoretical driving test or driver theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The exam content includes theoretical knowledge of driving, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and other related knowledge. The exam is conducted on a computer with a time limit of 45 minutes. To pass the Subject One exam, a score of 90 or above is required. The exam consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the exam, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject One exam content includes: regulations on driving licenses and motor vehicle management; road traffic conditions and rules; traffic safety violations and penalties; regulations on road traffic accident handling; 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 One exam precautions: Candidates should pay attention to their attire—no slippers are allowed, and electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the exam hall. 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 hall. Upon entering, the identity verification desk will assign a seat. After finding your seat, begin the exam. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam 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 the exam, queue to collect your score report and sign it. Failure to sign renders the report invalid. Precautions: While there is no limit to the number of attempts for Subject One, Subject Two and Subject Three only allow five attempts each. Subject Two and Subject Three exams can be rescheduled after ten days. If the Subject Three safety and civilized driving knowledge test is failed, the previously passed road driving skills test scores remain valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three. Subject One refers to the exam on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. 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. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject Three, so it is commonly referred to as Subject Four. However, the official term (as per the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include "Subject Four."

[SanColin]

I failed my first attempt at Subject 1 (written test) and passed on my fourth try. Actually, there's no need to worry about attempt limits—the policy allows unlimited retakes for Subject 1 as long as you have time to schedule them. The key is that you'll need to re-register each time through the driving school app or website and pay the exam fee, which is around 50 to 100 RMB. I recommend using apps like "Driving Test Treasure" to practice questions repeatedly, especially traffic signs and penalty/deduction questions, which are easy to get wrong. Try to schedule tests weekly to avoid forgetting the material. If you fail multiple times like I did, don’t give up—study with friends and discuss the questions to reinforce your memory. The purpose of the test is to ensure you understand basic rules with safety as the priority, so stay relaxed. With persistence, you’ll eventually pass.

[MacFrank]

I know everyone gets nervous about the first driving test subject, but actually, there's no need to worry about the number of attempts because there's no upper limit—you can retake it until you pass. Before each retake, you need to schedule an appointment on the Traffic Management 12123 APP, pay an exam fee (usually a few dozen yuan), and then wait for a notification in a day or two, sometimes up to a week before you can retake. It's recommended to download free driving learning apps in advance and practice more questions, especially focusing on accident handling, traffic signals, and speed limit rules, as these questions carry high marks. If you fail, don’t stress—take more mock exams to improve your speed and accuracy. Budget-wise, be prepared to spend a few hundred yuan extra, but compared to the driving experience after getting your license, it’s money well spent. In short, proper planning can reduce retakes and help you pass sooner.

[Vanessa]

There is no limit to the number of attempts for the Subject 1 exam. You can take it as many times as needed, simply rebook after each failure, with a fee of approximately 50 yuan per attempt. Don't stress, the key is to review the question bank in advance. We recommend using the 'Driving Test YDT' app and practicing with mock tests frequently. If you fail once, take a few days' break before trying again to avoid fatigue. Safety knowledge isn't difficult—spend more time with the rulebook for better mastery.