How Many Times Can You Take the Driving License Subject 1 Test?
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In principle, there is no limit to the number of times you can take the Subject 1 test. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the Subject 1 test can be taken twice. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it for free the 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 test or driver 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. To pass the Subject 1 test, you need a score of 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: 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. Subject 1 test precautions: During the test, candidates must pay attention to their attire—no slippers are allowed. 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 items in lockers before entering the examination room. Inside, verify your identity at the assigned station, find your seat, and 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—failure to sign will render it invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject 1 test. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if you fail. If you skip the retake or fail it, the test is terminated, and you must reschedule. In contrast, Subjects 2 and 3 allow only five attempts each, with a ten-day waiting period between schedules. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, your 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 safe driving knowledge. The safe 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."
When I first started learning to drive, I also wondered how many times I could take the subject one test. To be honest, there's no limit to the number of attempts—you can take it as many times as you want, as long as you complete it within the validity period of the driving school. I'm a perfect example: I failed the first time due to nerves, but retook it two days later and was still able to register. Although there are no restrictions, each attempt requires paying an exam fee of over a hundred yuan, which can add up. The key is to practice more questions and avoid laziness like I did initially. Use the 'Driving Test Guide' app daily to simulate exams—it covers all the knowledge points, and mastering them can help you pass in one go. Don’t fear failure; treat it as experience. However, frequent retakes waste time, so it’s best to thoroughly review the question bank once and minimize unnecessary hassle.
