How often can you retake the Subject 1 test?

[Rogers]

You need to wait 10 days before scheduling a retake. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," candidates can take the Subject 1 test twice on the same day for a retake. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a second free retake is allowed. If the second attempt also fails, the Subject 1 test is terminated for that session. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical test or driver's theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. The test covers 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. The test consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, each 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 session. Subject 1 test content: Regulations on driver's licenses and motor vehicle management; 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 cargo vehicles; Specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 test precautions: Candidates should dress appropriately for the test; 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 before entering the examination room, and store personal belongings in lockers. Upon 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 test discipline. If you fail the first attempt, a same-day retake is allowed. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the test, 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 1 test. Each subject 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 test session is terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, only five attempts are allowed, and they must be scheduled at least 10 days apart. If you fail the Subject 3 safe and civilized driving knowledge test, the passed road driving skills test results 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."

[StJames]

I just helped my neighbor check this. If you fail the first subject test, you must wait at least 10 days before scheduling the second attempt. The DMV system automatically locks this waiting period, so there's no way to rush it. However, there's no waiting period for the first test—once your driving school completes the required hours and submits the materials, you can schedule it as soon as it's approved. You can retake the test up to 5 times; if you fail all five, you'll need to pay the tuition again. My advice is not to rush into a retest after failing—use the driving test app to go through the question bank three times before trying again. By the way, your test scores are valid for three years, so don't delay too long.

[MacBella]

Last year when I took my son to get his driver's license, I specifically researched the policies. There's a mandatory nationwide rule that requires at least 10 days between the Theory Test (Subject 1) attempts. The count starts from the day after your last exam, meaning you can only schedule a new test slot on the 11th day. This interval is actually quite reasonable, giving candidates time to calmly review their mistakes. Our driving school instructors advise students to focus on targeted practice during these 10 days, especially for traffic police hand signals and road marking questions - these are the most common reasons for failing again. Remember to bring your original ID card, as arriving without proper documentation will be counted as an absence.

[ValentinaLee]

Don't panic if you fail the test. According to regulations, you must wait a full 10 days before retaking the subject one exam. The next available date will be displayed on the mobile app 'Traffic Management 12123', as it's system-controlled. I passed on my third retake and found a trick: only go when your mock test scores are consistently above 95. The exam fee is 50 yuan each time, and the results are valid for five years. If the test center is too full to book, try selecting a more remote location.