How Many Questions Are There in the Subject 1 Test?

[McGabriella]

The Subject 1 test for the driver's license consists of 100 questions. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the test includes single-choice questions and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical test or driver theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's 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. Subject 1 test content: Driver's 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 freight vehicles; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 test precautions: During the test, students should pay attention to their attire—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 a locker before entering the examination room. In the examination room, seats are assigned at the identity verification area. Once seated, begin the test, ensuring the camera is aligned with you and adhering to test 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 test, queue to collect your score report and sign it. Failure to sign will render the test invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject 1 test. Each subject test allows one retake if failed. If you do not take the retake or fail it, the test ends, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five test attempts, and rescheduling must be done ten days later. If you fail the Subject 3 safe and civilized driving knowledge test, the passed road driving skills test scores remain valid. The driver's license test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills test; Subject 3 is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge tests. The safe and civilized 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 Order No. 123) does not include Subject 4.

[JasonAnn]

When I was preparing for the written test (Subject 1), I practiced a lot of questions—the question bank had over 2,000 in total. I forced myself to do 300-400 questions daily. However, the actual exam only tests 100 questions, with each worth 1 point, and passing requires 90 points. The key is to understand the question types clearly: true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions. Pay special attention to traffic sign questions and traffic police gesture questions—you can't afford to get too many wrong. I recommend using the "Driving Test Prep" app for practice—its mock exam mode is almost identical to the real test, and it automatically records wrong answers. Before the exam, focus on reviewing commonly confused topics like speed limit questions and drunk driving penalty questions—that should set you up for success.

[Andy]

When taking the driving test, I found the questions for Subject 1 were quite reasonably set, with a fixed total of 100 questions to be completed in about 45 minutes. I once saw an auntie at the test center who didn't finish 15 questions due to running out of time, which was really a pity. For daily practice, it's recommended to simulate doing around 90 questions each time, aiming to complete them within 25 minutes to leave some time for review. The test question bank actually gets updated; for example, last year over a dozen new questions related to new energy vehicles were added, so don't just memorize old questions by rote. When you answer a question incorrectly, the system will immediately pop up an explanation. Although you can't change your answer, you can remember the key points for your next preparation.

[MacEloise]

The subject one question bank contains approximately over 1,600 questions, with 100 randomly selected for the exam. Two years ago, when helping my cousin prepare, I summarized a secret: don't practice questions in order; instead, focus first on accident handling questions, as this section carries significant weight and is prone to confusion. The exam system marks wrong answers, but don't let it affect your mindset. Once during a mock exam, I got three questions wrong in a row at the beginning but still scored 96. It's recommended to compile graphic questions separately into a booklet during practice, as traffic signs account for nearly 30% of the questions, making last-minute cramming most effective.

[AsherRose]

Last time I accompanied a friend to take the Theory Test (Subject 1), I noticed that despite the new regulations, the total number of questions remains unchanged at 100, but the content has become more practical. For example, there's an increased proportion of questions about safe driving in rainy weather, and some new questions related to electric vehicles have been added. During the test, each question is limited to 60 seconds, which is generally sufficient but can make people nervous and prone to misclicks. A special reminder about operational details: when answering, you cannot use your finger to point at the screen; you must use the mouse to click on the options. You can see your score immediately after finishing, and remember to sign to confirm. If you fail, you have to wait 10 days to retake the test, so it's best to prepare thoroughly before going.