How Many Chances Are There for the Subject One Test?
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The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" clearly stipulates that there are two chances to take the Subject One test on the same day. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a free retake is allowed for the second attempt. If the second attempt still fails, the Subject One test is terminated, and the applicant can only schedule another test after ten days. Subject One, also known as the theoretical test or driver's theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The test content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer with a time limit of 45 minutes. A passing score for Subject One is 90 out of 100, with the test consisting of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject One test content: Driving license and motor vehicle management regulations; Road traffic conditions and regulations; 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 cargo vehicles; Special knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject One test precautions: Candidates should pay attention to their attire during the test; no slippers are allowed, and electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the examination 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 the locker before entering the examination room. Upon entering, verify your identity at the assigned seat and begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and adhere to exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, there is a retake on the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the test, queue to collect your score report and sign it; unsigned reports are considered invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject One test. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if the first attempt fails. If you do not take the retake or fail the retake, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule. In contrast, Subject Two and Subject Three have only five chances to take the test, and they must be scheduled ten days later. If the Subject Three safe driving knowledge test is failed, the previously passed road driving skills test results remain valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three. Subject One refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; Subject Two refers to the field driving skills test; Subject Three is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge test. The safe 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.
When I was preparing for my driver's license test, I did some research on this. For the subject one exam, each appointment allows you to take the test once. If you fail the first attempt on the day, you can immediately retake it on-site, which counts as the same appointment opportunity. However, the key point is the total number of attempts allowed. You have five exam appointment opportunities within three years from the date of enrollment. Don't underestimate these five attempts—I've seen many people stuck on subject two who were actually worn down by subject one, because failing three times can easily break your confidence. I recommend downloading the 'Driving Test Guide' app to practice questions. Go through all 1700+ questions in the database and only sign up when you can score above 95 in five consecutive mock exams. This way, you can save on exam fees and avoid unnecessary stress. Remember, the three-year deadline starts from the day your driving school application is approved.
