How Many Times Can You Retake the Driving License Test Subject 1?
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There is no limit to the number of retakes for Subject 1. According to Article 10 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," you can take the Subject 1 retest twice on the same day. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it for free a second time. If you still fail the second attempt, the Subject 1 test will be terminated, and you can only schedule another test after ten days. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical driving test or driver's theory exam, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The test content includes theoretical driving knowledge, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer with a time limit of 45 minutes. The passing score for Subject 1 is 90 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 during the test, the system will automatically submit the test and end the session. Subject 1 test content includes: driving 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 freight vehicles; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Test precautions for Subject 1: Candidates should dress appropriately (no slippers) and are not allowed to bring electronic devices or bags into the examination room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the instructions and procedures on the large screen, and store personal belongings in a locker before entering the examination room. After entering the examination room, the identity verification desk will assign a seat. Once seated, begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it 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 invalid. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five test attempts each. Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests can be rescheduled after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safety and civilized driving knowledge test, the previously passed road driving skills test results remain valid. The driving 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 safety and civilized driving knowledge tests. The safety 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."
I failed the subject one test twice last time before finally passing it. You can retake the subject one test unlimited times as long as it's within the three-year validity period of the exam. However, you need to make a new appointment each time and pay a retake fee of a few dozen yuan, usually with an interval of about 10 days before you can take it again. The computer-based test consists of multiple-choice questions randomly selected from a question bank. I recommend downloading the JiaKaoBaoDian App to practice more questions, unlike me who initially neglected the key points of traffic regulations. Keeping a steady mindset is crucial—don't get discouraged by failure. Review the rules and signs more, and only take the test after accumulating practice scores above 90. Actually, subject one isn't that difficult; it's just a matter of memory and understanding. With serious preparation, you can save unnecessary money and time.
I've been teaching driving for many years and have seen many students fail the subject one test. There's no limit to the number of retakes—you can take it as many times as you want within the three-year validity period, but each attempt costs around 50 to 100 yuan. From a teaching perspective, students often overlook the details in the questions or confuse the rules, which easily leads to failure. I always tell them to focus on practicing mock tests, simulate the real exam environment, and avoid just rote memorization. The interval between retakes is short, usually about a week, but I advise against waiting too long to avoid forgetting key points. The pass rate for subject one is high, but if you don’t prepare seriously, wasting several retakes would be a shame. Passing early allows you to move on to the practical driving sessions sooner.
