Is the Drunk Driving Test the Same as the Regular Subject One Test?
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The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" clearly stipulate that the questions for the drunk driving Subject One test are the same as those for the regular Subject One test. The content of the driving test Subject One includes: laws, regulations, and rules on road traffic safety; traffic signals and their meanings; knowledge of safe driving and civilized driving; safe driving knowledge under conditions such as highways, mountainous roads, bridges, tunnels, nighttime, adverse weather, and complex road conditions; emergency handling knowledge for situations like tire blowouts, steering failure, and brake failure; general structure of motor vehicles, common knowledge of main safety devices, and basic knowledge of daily inspection and maintenance; basic knowledge of self-rescue and first aid after traffic accidents, as well as common hazardous materials. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the Subject One test consists of 100 questions, divided into single-choice questions and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point and a total score of 100 points. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject One, also known as the theoretical test or driver theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The test content includes the theoretical basis of driving, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer, with a time limit of 45 minutes. Notes for the Subject One test: During the test, candidates should pay attention to their attire—no slippers are allowed, and electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the examination 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 a locker before entering the examination room. Upon entering, the identity verification area will assign a seat. After finding your seat, begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, a retake is available on the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After completion, queue to collect your score report and sign it. Failure to sign will render the test invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can reschedule the Subject One test. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if you fail. If you do not take the retake or fail it again, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule. For Subject Two and Subject Three, there are only five attempts allowed, and rescheduling must be done at least ten days later. If you fail the Subject Three safe and civilized driving knowledge test, the previously passed road driving skills test scores remain valid. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three. Subject One refers to the test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge; Subject Two refers to the field driving skills test; Subject Three 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 Three, so it is commonly referred to as Subject Four. However, the official term (as per the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include the term "Subject Four."
From my experience helping friends prepare for their tests, the drunk driving exam is really different from the regular subject one test. The regular subject one mainly covers basic content like traffic rules and sign recognition, which is relatively easier—just focus on mastering common driving knowledge. But the drunk driving exam is much more complex. It specifically adds an educational module on the dangers of drunk driving, such as how alcohol affects reaction time and case studies of severe accidents caused by drunk driving. The questions are also designed to be more tricky, forcing you to deeply reflect on the mistake. I also noticed interactive quizzes in the study materials that simulate real-life scenarios to reinforce safe behavior. The whole process put a lot of pressure on my friend, but it worked really well—he now drives extremely cautiously and even advises others never to attempt drunk driving. Thinking about those extra components, it’s clear they aim to integrate education into the punishment, truly changing habits rather than just going through the motions to get a license.
