Is the 12-point deduction test the same as the regular Subject 1 test?
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The 12-point deduction test is the same as the regular Subject 1 test. Below is relevant information about Subject 1: Test Introduction: The driver's license Subject 1 test assesses theoretical knowledge, conducted at the vehicle management office, and is a mandatory licensing exam for applicants. The test content includes the most fundamental knowledge such as driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, traffic signals, traffic rules, as well as local regulations. The scheduling of the driver theory test is determined by local vehicle management offices. Test Process: The total duration of the Subject 1 test is 45 minutes, consisting of 100 questions in the form of true/false and multiple-choice questions, with a perfect score of 100 and a passing score of 90. The test papers are randomly selected and compiled by the computer driver examination system according to the proportion specified in the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Business Work Standards."
As a seasoned driver with years of experience, I've personally gone through the 12-point deduction retest. To be honest, the exam questions for the retest are basically the same as the regular Subject 1 test bank—they all cover the same set of traffic regulations. Core topics like traffic signal rules and speeding penalties are still tested. However, the exam is officially called the 'Full-Point Education Test,' and it has fewer questions than the regular Subject 1 test—I remember the regular one had 100 questions, while this one only had 50. But it does place more emphasis on high-risk violations like drunk driving and speeding. When I was reviewing, I simply dug out my old Subject 1 materials and used them, passing with ease. Still, don’t take it lightly—those accident case videos shown during the 7-day mandatory classes at the driving school left a much deeper impression than the questions.
Just helped the neighbor's kid look into this last week. The question banks for the regular subject one test and the point-deduction retest are indeed shared, just like the driving school instructor said—even the mock questions on the mobile app 'Driving Test Guide' are the same. However, during the retest, the questions felt more concentrated, with higher frequency on topics like crossing solid lines to change lanes or not following directional lane markings—common pitfalls in daily driving. The testing machines are identical, but the difference lies in the mandatory pre-test safety education session—watching those rear-end collision videos had my palms sweating.
