Is an ID card required for the Subject 1 exam?
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Bringing an ID card is sufficient for the exam. The admission ticket and other documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the exam. According to Article 56 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," if you do not have an ID card, you can apply for a temporary ID card, which has the same validity as a formal ID card. The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" Article 26 clearly states that the Subject 1 exam can be taken twice on the same day. If you fail the first attempt, you can take a second free retest. If you still fail the second attempt, the Subject 1 exam is terminated, and you can only reschedule the exam after ten days. The Subject 1 exam consists of 100 questions, including 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 the test and end the exam. The Subject 1 exam is computer-based and lasts 45 minutes. Subject 1 exam content includes: regulations on driving 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. Subject 1 exam precautions: Candidates should pay attention to their attire and are not allowed to wear slippers. Electronic devices and bags are not permitted in the exam room. Bring your ID card and queue up 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. In the exam room, the identity verification station will assign seats. After finding your seat, begin the exam. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake the exam the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the exam, queue up to collect your score report and sign it. Failure to sign will render the exam 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 attend the retest or fail the retest, the exam is terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five exam attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams must be rescheduled after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, the previously passed road driving skills test results 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 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.
For the subject one test, you must bring your ID card. I took the test last year and remember it vividly. On the morning of the exam, I checked my original ID card as soon as I got up, only to find it stuck in my jacket pocket and almost forgot it. At the entrance of the test center, the security guard checked my ID card and admission ticket before letting me in. A young man next to me didn’t bring his ID card and was panicking. The staff said the original ID was required for verification, and electronic versions wouldn’t do. He had to reschedule the test, wasting a lot of effort. I also reminded myself to bring a black pen and a photo as backup to avoid last-minute mishaps. After the test, I felt much more relaxed and could start practicing driving skills for subject two, which was even more exciting when actually getting behind the wheel. In short, don’t underestimate this small card—it determines how smoothly your test goes.
When my child was preparing for the written driving test, I reminded him every day to bring the original ID card. The night before the exam, we carefully checked the materials: the ID card must be valid, along with the exam notice, two photos, and a pen. If the ID card is forgotten, the test center will deny entry—I've seen a neighbor's child struggle with this. During the exam, identity verification is strict; the examiner checks the photo and information to prevent impersonation. Afterward, I bought my child a dashcam to prepare for safety once driving begins. The key is to plan the time in advance and avoid last-minute panic. Passing the test is the gateway to practical driving lessons. Remember, the ID card is essential—don't cut corners by bringing a photocopy.
