Is an ID card required for Subject 1?
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You need to bring your ID card for the exam. The admission ticket and other documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the exam. Electronic ID cards cannot be used for the exam. If you don't have an ID card, you can apply for a temporary ID card, which has the same validity as a regular ID card. The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" clearly stipulate that you can take the Subject 1 exam twice on the same day. 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 exam will be terminated, and you can only reschedule the exam after ten days. The Subject 1 exam consists of 100 questions, divided into single-choice and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point and a total score of 100 points. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly during the exam, the system will automatically submit the paper and end the exam. The Subject 1 exam is computer-based and lasts 45 minutes. Subject 1 exam 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 freight vehicles; Special knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 exam precautions: Candidates should pay attention to their attire during the exam—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 lockers before entering the exam room. Upon entering the exam room, the identity verification station 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, there is a retake opportunity 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 reschedule the Subject 1 exam. Each subject can be taken once, and if you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not take the retake or fail the retake, the exam will be terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five exam attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams can be rescheduled after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, the passed road driving skills test scores remain valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the exam on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge; Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills exam; 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, in official terms (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123), there is no such thing as Subject 4.
Taking the written driving test (Subject 1) definitely requires your ID card, as it's an essential tool for identity verification to ensure exam fairness and prevent impersonation. I remember at the exam center entrance, staff always verify the ID card against registration details - forget it and you'll be sent home immediately, wasting one exam attempt. Arriving half an hour early is advisable. Don't forget other materials like the exam admission ticket or student permit. When preparing for Subject 1, focus on traffic regulations and safety knowledge - I found mobile app practice tests very effective. While bringing ID is fundamental, also consider carrying water and a pen to ease nerves. In short, don't underestimate this card - it's crucial for the first step of your entire driver's license journey.
