How many times can you take the C1 license subject one exam?
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The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" clearly stipulates that the C1 subject one exam can be taken twice 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 exam is terminated, and you can only reschedule the exam after ten days. Subject one, also known as the theoretical exam or driver's theory test, 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 exam 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 exam consisting of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the exam, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject one exam 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 one exam notes: During the exam, candidates should pay attention to their attire—no slippers are allowed, and electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the exam 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 exam room. Upon entering, the identity verification area 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. Unsigned reports are considered invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the subject one exam. Each subject exam 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 exam is terminated, and you must reschedule. For subject two and subject three, there are only five exam attempts. Subject two and subject three exams can be rescheduled after ten days. If the subject three safe driving knowledge exam is failed, the passed road driving skills exam results remain valid. There are three subjects in the driver's license exam: subject one, subject two, and subject three. Subject one refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge exam; subject two refers to the field driving skills exam; subject three is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge. The safe driving knowledge exam 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.
Last year when I got my driver's license, I specifically asked my instructor about this. There's no limit to the number of attempts for the Subject 1 test - you can take it as many times as you need, as long as you pass within the three-year validity period. However, each test session gives you two chances - if you fail the first time, you can retake it immediately. If you fail both attempts, you'll need to reschedule and pay the retest fee. But don't worry too much - I've seen people pass on their fifth try. The key is to practice extensively with the question bank, familiarize yourself with all 1000+ questions, and read each question carefully during the exam. Remember to bring your ID card and arrive at the test center half an hour early to adjust your mindset - that's most important.
