How soon can you leave the examination room after the Subject 1 test?
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The test duration is limited to 45 minutes. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," candidates can take the Subject 1 test twice on the same day. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, a second free retake is allowed. If the second attempt also fails, the Subject 1 test is terminated, and the candidate must wait ten days before reapplying. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical driving test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The test covers driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local ordinances, and related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer. The Subject 1 test consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If a candidate answers 11 questions incorrectly, the system will automatically submit the test and end the examination. Subject 1 test content: Driving 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: Candidates should dress appropriately (no slippers allowed) and are prohibited from bringing electronic devices or bags into 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 lockers before entering the examination room. Upon entering, verify your identity at the assigned station and begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and adhere 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 and sign your score report; unsigned reports are invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can reschedule the Subject 1 test. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if the first attempt fails. If the retake is unsuccessful, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule. For Subjects 2 and 3, only five attempts are allowed, and rescheduling must occur ten days later. If the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test is failed, the 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, though this term is not officially recognized in the regulations (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123).
I remember when I took the written test (Subject 1), my score was displayed on the screen right after submitting the answer sheet. The proctor then asked me to sign for confirmation, and I could leave immediately. The whole process took less than five minutes—it was really quick. Some people worry about long waiting times, but that's not the case. The test center automatically processes scores, so you're free to go once you submit your answers. Since I finished the test relatively fast, I got to leave even earlier. The test center reminded us at the entrance to bring our ID cards and score reports for verification. After the exam, I felt much more relaxed. You can sit in the rest area for a short while, but there's no need to linger. It's polite to leave promptly and make space for others.
