Is the Fee for Driving Test Subject 1 Paid by Oneself?
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Driving Test Subject 1 is paid by oneself. Subject 1 refers to the driver's theory test, which is conducted at the vehicle management office and is a mandatory licensing exam for all driver's license 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's theory test is arranged independently by local vehicle management offices. Below is an introduction to the subject test content: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test (Subject 1) is a written test conducted on a computer, with a perfect score of 100 points, and a passing score of 90 or above (including 90). 2. Subject 2: Field driving skills test (Subject 2) is conducted in a real vehicle on a designated course. It is only graded as pass or fail. The test includes five mandatory items performed in sequence: reverse parking, parallel parking, S-curve driving, right-angle turning, and hill start and stop. The perfect score is 100 points, with a passing score of 80 or above (including 80). 3. Subject 3: Road driving skills test (Subject 3) is conducted on a highway or simulated course in a real vehicle. The perfect score is 100 points, with passing scores of 90 or above for large buses, 80 or above for large trucks, and 70 or above for other vehicle types. 4. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving-related knowledge test (Subject 4) is a written test with a perfect score of 100 points, and a passing score of 90 or above (including 90).
When I signed up for my driver's license, my instructor reminded me that I had to pay for the theory test (Subject 1) myself, which included both the registration fee and the exam fee. It usually costs a few hundred yuan, depending on the city regulations—don’t assume the driving school covers everything. Back then in Shenzhen, I paid 280 RMB and had to book the exam slot through the official DMV platform. If you fail the first attempt, you’ll need to pay a retake fee. This cost is technically part of the overall driving course expenses, though some driving schools might recommend extra training classes—just note that the exam fee isn’t included. It’s best to check with local friends beforehand to avoid unnecessary spending. For beginners, I’d suggest starting early: download an app and practice the question bank thoroughly instead of relying solely on the driving school—it’ll save you retake attempts too.
