On which days can I take the Subject 1 exam?
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Except for weekends, the Subject 1 exam can be taken on any other day of the week. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the Subject 1 exam. If you fail the current exam, you can immediately schedule a second attempt. Generally, you can take the Subject 1 exam once a week. You will have one retake opportunity on the spot during the exam, meaning each scheduled exam allows you to take it twice. If you fail both attempts consecutively, it counts as a failure for that exam session, and you can only schedule the next retake. The first retake is free, and subsequent retakes cost 50 RMB each. Subject 1 is part of the teaching and examination outline for motor vehicle driver training. The examination outline is divided into four subjects, organized by the traffic management department of the public security authority. The exams are conducted in the order of Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3, and Subject 4. Only after passing the previous subject can you proceed to the next one. If you fail a subject, you must retake that subject. The total duration of the Subject 1 exam is 45 minutes, and the test consists of 100 questions, including true/false and multiple-choice questions. The maximum score is 100, with a passing score of 90. The exam questions are randomly selected and combined by the computer-based driver examination system according to the proportion specified in the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Work Regulations." Subject 2: The field driving skills test, which includes the following items: reversing into a parking space, stopping and starting on a slope, making a 90-degree turn, driving along a curve, and parallel parking. In cities like Shanghai, Subject 2 consists of nine mandatory items: reversing into a parking space, making a 90-degree turn, parallel parking, driving through a tunnel, stopping to take a card, driving along a curve, making a U-turn on a narrow road, emergency stopping, and stopping and starting on a slope. Subject 3: The road driving skills test, which includes basic items such as pre-driving preparation (walking around the vehicle counterclockwise, fastening the seatbelt, turning on the left indicator, shifting gears, releasing the handbrake, and honking the horn), starting, driving straight, changing lanes, passing through intersections, pulling over, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving knowledge, covering topics related to safe and civilized driving.
I took the subject one test last Wednesday, and it went pretty smoothly. Generally, the subject one test is scheduled on weekdays from Monday to Friday. The specific day depends on the timetable of the driving school you registered with or the local vehicle management office, as it varies from place to place. I booked my test through the Traffic Management 12123 app, which shows available dates. I recommend checking one to two weeks in advance to avoid popular time slots being taken. The test usually starts at 9 AM or 2 PM, so choose a time when you feel at your best. For preparation, I suggest using mobile apps to practice questions frequently—familiarizing yourself with the rules will help you pass easily. On the test day, bring your ID card and the driving school notice, wear comfortable clothes, stay calm, and maintain distance while queuing without making noise. In short, the best way to confirm the date is to ask your instructor directly or book online—don’t rely on guesses to avoid mishaps. If you pass the test, celebrate a little—maybe treat yourself to an extra chicken drumstick.
