How many days after failing Subject 1 can I retake the exam?

[VanKarter]

You need to wait 10 days before scheduling a retest. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," for the Subject 1 retest, you can take the exam twice on the same day. If you fail the first attempt, you can take a free second attempt. If you still fail the second attempt, the Subject 1 exam will be terminated. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical driving test or driver's theory exam, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The exam content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test is computer-based with a time limit of 45 minutes. A passing score for Subject 1 is 90 points out of 100. The test consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject 1 exam content: Driver's 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 cargo vehicles; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 exam notes: During the exam, candidates must dress appropriately—no slippers are allowed. Electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the exam room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the instructions and procedures on the large screen before entering the exam room and store personal belongings in a locker. Inside the exam room, verify your identity at the assigned station, find your seat, and begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam rules. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the exam, queue to collect your score report and sign it—unsigned reports are invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule a Subject 1 exam. For each subject, you can take the exam once, and if you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the exam will be terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five exam attempts, and retests must be scheduled at least 10 days later. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, your previously passed road driving skills test results remain valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge exam. 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 taken after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. However, the official term (under the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include "Subject 4."

[MaryAnn]

I failed my written driving test last time and was really disappointed, but my instructor said I have to wait at least 10 days before retaking it. I heard this is a regulation from the DMV to give us time to review properly and avoid rushing into failure again. Right now, I'm using a test prep app every day—it has a huge question bank—and I'm aiming to pass on my next try. Also, a heads-up: in some places, the fee remains the same, but you'll need to pay the retest fee again, so make sure to confirm before registering. Anyway, don't lose heart—use this waiting period to strengthen your foundational knowledge.

[Turner]

If you fail the first subject test, you generally have to wait more than 10 days before retaking it, as this is the official required interval. I've seen many students rush to retake the test only to fail again. It's advisable to thoroughly understand the questions you got wrong during this time, rather than just memorizing the answers. Remember to schedule the retake through the driving school or online system to avoid delays. When reviewing, focus especially on the traffic regulations section—it's quite practical. There's no limit to the number of retakes, but maintaining a calm mindset will help you pass.

[HannahLee]

Our child failed the subject one test, and we found out that generally, they have to wait about 10 days. During this period, don't rush; focus on studying the book or practicing with the APP questions. I noticed that summarizing the wrong questions is quite useful, especially for areas like traffic signal recognition where mistakes are frequent. The retake procedure is simple, and the driving school will arrange it. When the exam time comes, just go and don't be nervous. It's also good to do more simulation practices in daily life.