Is There a Time Interval for the Second Appointment of Subject One?
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There are two scenarios for the second appointment of Subject One: According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," one scenario allows for two attempts on the same day. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, the second can be taken immediately or arranged after all other examinees have completed their tests. The other scenario requires a 10-day waiting period before reapplying if both attempts are unsuccessful. Subject One, also known as the theoretical test or driver's theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The test covers driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test is computer-based with a time limit of 45 minutes. A passing score is 90 out of 100, with the test consisting of 100 questions—single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly, the system will automatically submit the test and end the session. Subject One test content includes: driver's license and motor vehicle management regulations; road traffic conditions and regulations; road traffic safety violations and penalties; road traffic accident handling regulations; 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. Subject One test precautions: Examinees should dress appropriately—no slippers allowed. Electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the test room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the instructions and procedures on the large screen before entering the test room and store personal belongings in lockers. Upon entering, verify your identity at the assigned station, find your seat, and begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow test discipline. If you fail the first attempt, a retake is available the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After completion, queue to collect and sign your score report—unsigned reports are invalid. Subject One has no limit on the number of attempts, but Subject Two and Subject Three allow only five attempts each. If all five attempts are unsuccessful, the previously passed road driving skills test scores remain valid. The driver's license 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 safety and civilized driving knowledge. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject Three, hence it is commonly referred to as Subject Four. However, the official terminology (as per the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123) does not include the term "Subject Four."
I heard you're asking about the time interval for the second appointment for the subject one test? I'm familiar with this because I just went through a retake. According to the rules, after failing the first attempt, you must wait at least 10 days before you can schedule the second one—it's a strict requirement. In my case, I managed to grab a spot on the 11th day using the Traffic Management 12123 app, but the earliest available was two weeks later. Just a heads-up, the interval is counted in calendar days, including weekends and holidays. The actual date you can book depends on the availability at your local test center; popular centers might have longer wait times. I recommend being ready with your phone at 8 a.m. to refresh the system, as that's when the most slots are released, and your chances are higher. Also, don’t rely solely on SMS notifications—sometimes the system glitches, so I personally log in every few hours to check my appointment status. Make sure to prepare the retake fee in advance; it varies by location, and mine was 60 yuan per attempt. If you can’t secure a spot after several tries, consider switching to a less crowded test center, but pick one close to home to avoid long commutes.
