Is an ID card required for the Subject 1 test?

[LeGenevieve]

You need to bring your ID card for the test. The admission ticket and other documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the test. Electronic ID cards cannot be used for the test. 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 Driving Licenses" clearly state that you can take the Subject 1 test 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 test is terminated, and you can only schedule another test after ten days. The Subject 1 test 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 test, the system will automatically submit the test and end it. The Subject 1 test is computer-based and lasts 45 minutes. The content of the Subject 1 test 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. Notes for the Subject 1 test: Candidates should pay attention to their attire and are not allowed to wear slippers. Electronic devices and bags are not allowed in the test 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 test room. Upon entering the test room, the identity verification desk will assign a seat. After finding your seat, begin the test. Ensure the camera is focused on you and follow test 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 test, queue up to collect your score report and sign it. Failing to sign will render the test invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject 1 test. Each subject can be taken once, and if you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not attend the retest or fail it, the test is terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five test attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests can be scheduled ten days later. If you fail the Subject 3 safe and civilized driving knowledge test, the passing score for the road driving skills test remains valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 refers to the test on field driving skills. Subject 3 is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge. 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."

[SanAva]

When I took the subject one test, I felt both excited and a little nervous. But as soon as I entered the venue, the staff checked my ID to verify my identity—it’s absolutely mandatory to bring it, or you won’t even get through the door. That day, I prepared my bag in advance, placing my ID, admission ticket, and photo together. After scanning my ID for confirmation, I began the test. I advise beginners to prepare early and not end up like some who forget to bring their ID, wasting a trip and delaying their training hours. You can’t start practicing driving until you pass subject one, so these small details matter a lot. Memorizing rules through practice questions isn’t hard, but the first step to entering safely is ensuring you have your ID. Make it a habit to keep it in your wallet daily so you don’t lose it.

[GenevieveMarie]

I've taken the driving license test multiple times, and for the written test (Subject 1), an ID card is indeed required. Staff use it to verify examinee information and ensure no one is taking the test for someone else. If you forget to bring it, you'll have to reschedule for another day and waste the registration fee, which is really troublesome. Before the test, make a checklist: bring the original ID card, photos, admission ticket, and other essential materials. The test center will scan and archive your documents for registration, following strict procedures to ensure security. Passing Subject 1 is the foundation of driving school, and following the rules starts from the moment you enter. I always remind my friends to double-check their bags to avoid leaving anything behind.

[CarmenFitz]

Without an ID card, don't even think about taking the Subject 1 exam! My scatterbrained friend forgot to bring his and was turned away, wasting his chance for nothing. The exam center checks very strictly—if the name and photo don't match, you're not getting in. It's annoying but ensures fairness. Bring water and your exam admission ticket, but the ID card is a hard requirement—don't be careless. Even if I stayed up all night cramming before the exam, I'd make sure to place my documents somewhere visible to avoid any hiccups and save time and energy.

[VanJoanna]

Before my daughter's exam, I reminded her that she must bring her ID card, as identity verification is the first step to enter the examination room; otherwise, she wouldn't be able to take the test. If someone forgets to bring it, they can only reschedule, which also affects their mood. The examination center has a photo registration process that entirely relies on the ID. As a parent, I always double-check to ensure the ID is valid and not expired, and I make sure it's kept in a frequently used bag to avoid forgetting. After passing the subject one test, she can focus on learning to drive safely. These small preparations are important and should not be taken lightly.