Is an ID card required for Subject 1?
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For the exam, bringing an ID card is sufficient. The admission ticket and other documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the exam. Electronic IDs cannot be used for the exam. If you don't have an ID card, you can apply for a temporary ID, which holds the same validity as a regular ID. The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" clearly state 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. If you fail the second attempt, the Subject 1 exam is terminated, and you can only reschedule after ten days. The Subject 1 exam consists of 100 questions, divided into single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly during the exam, the system will automatically submit and end the exam. The Subject 1 exam is computer-based and lasts 45 minutes. The content of the Subject 1 exam includes: regulations on driver's licenses and motor vehicle management; road traffic conditions and rules; road traffic safety violations and penalties; regulations on road traffic accident handling; 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. Exam precautions for Subject 1: Students should pay attention to their attire during the exam—no slippers are allowed. 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 items in lockers before entering the exam room. At the identity verification station, you will be assigned a seat. Once seated, begin the exam. 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 exam, queue to collect your score report and sign it. Failure to sign renders the result invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can reschedule the Subject 1 exam. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if you fail. If you do not take the retake or fail it, the exam is terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subjects 2 and 3, there are only five exam attempts. Subjects 2 and 3 can be rescheduled after ten days. 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 covers road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 is 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 (as per the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123). The exam lasts 45 minutes.
I've taken the subject one exam, and you absolutely must bring your ID card. That time when I was preparing for the exam, I almost forgot it, but luckily I checked before leaving. The entry process at the exam center is strict. Staff will scan your ID card with a machine to verify your identity information, and only let you in if it matches the registration details. Without it, you simply won't be allowed in, making the trip pointless and possibly requiring you to reschedule the exam, wasting time, effort, and money. Make it a habit to always keep your ID card in a visible spot in your wallet or backpack. Before the exam, don't get nervous—ensure you're well-rested and have all your documents ready. Also, remember that your ID card must be valid; if it's expired, get a new one in advance. In short, you can't afford to be careless because this is about the fairness of the exam, preventing cheating.
