Is the test after deducting 12 points the same as the regular Subject 1 exam?
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The test after deducting 12 points is the same as the regular Subject 1 exam. Below is a detailed introduction to the driving test: 1. Subjects: The exams are conducted in the order of Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3, and Subject 4. 2. Retakes: For driving test Subjects 2 and 3, you can only take each up to five times. If you fail, you will need to repay the tuition fee. According to the Ministry of Public Security's Orders No. 123 and No. 124, if you fail the fifth scheduled exam for Subject 2 or Subject 3 road driving skills test, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated. If you still wish to obtain a driver's license, you must re-enroll and pay the tuition fee again.
I've been driving for many years and have accompanied friends to take the demerit point test after violations. I feel the questions are really similar to those in the subject one test for the driver's license. They're all multiple-choice questions about traffic signs, signals, and safety rules, covering about 90% of the same content. The demerit test might just add some questions specifically about violations, such as the fines for speeding or the specific penalties for drunk driving, aiming to make you remember the consequences. When reviewing, you can directly use the subject one question bank app or books—no need to prepare anything new specifically. When I helped out at the driving school, I compared them and found that the difficulty of the questions doesn't increase, and the test format remains the same, just with fewer questions. The key is to take it seriously, treating every question as new knowledge to memorize firmly, which is very helpful for safe driving in daily life. Overall, the essence is the same; it's just the mindset that differs. Once you pass, follow the formal procedures and don't delay your next drive.
That year, I accidentally accumulated 12 penalty points for a traffic violation while driving. Before taking the re-examination, I was quite nervous, but the test questions turned out to be largely identical to the initial Subject 1 exam. It was still multiple-choice, testing details of traffic regulations and accident handling, with over 80% of the content being repetitive. During the test, I noticed that old questions like right-of-way judgments and speed limit standards were still there, but a few new case-based questions about the dangers of using phones while driving had been added. After the exam, I compared it with an old driving test app and found no major changes. My advice is: don’t stress. Just spend one evening reviewing the theory book, focusing on recalling the points related to your violation. The purpose of the test is simply to remind you to obey the law—it’s not difficult, but you should take it seriously. Before driving daily, silently review the rules to avoid repeating mistakes.
