Theoretical Knowledge for Driving Test Subject 1?
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The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" clearly stipulates that the content of the driving test Subject 1 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, night driving, 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, basic knowledge of daily inspection and maintenance; basic knowledge of self-rescue and first aid after traffic accidents, as well as common knowledge of hazardous materials. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the Subject 1 test consists of 100 questions, divided into single-choice questions and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the paper and end the test. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical test for drivers, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The test content includes theoretical foundations of driving, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test format is computer-based, with a time limit of 45 minutes. Subject 1 Test Notes: 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 the locker before entering the examination room. Upon entering the examination room, the identity verification station will assign a seat. After finding your seat, start the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and adhere to test discipline. If you fail the first time, there is a retake opportunity on the same day. If you fail again, you will need to pay and reschedule. After the test, queue to collect the score report and sign it. Failure to sign will render the result invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can reschedule the Subject 1 test. Each subject can be taken once, and if you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not attend the retake or fail the retake, the test will be terminated, and the applicant must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests can be rescheduled after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safe and civilized driving knowledge test, the passed road driving skills test results remain valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge; Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills test; Subject 3 is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge tests. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. However, in official terms (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), there is no such thing as Subject 4.
I recently passed the theory test (Subject 1), and found the content quite practical. It mainly covers traffic regulations, including the meaning of various road signs, traffic light sequences, right-of-way rules, etc. It's essential to practice with mock tests beforehand. I used the 'Driving Test Prep' app which has a simulated question bank - practicing 30 minutes daily with its error notebook feature was extremely helpful. The exam focuses on safe driving knowledge, like how to handle pedestrians or use lights in rain/fog conditions. After actual driving, I realized this theoretical knowledge is lifesaving, especially understanding rules to avoid collisions in urban traffic. For review, I recommend watching accident case videos to reinforce memory. Avoid rote memorization - understanding the logic behind rules is key, making practical lessons with instructors smoother later. Allocate 1-2 weeks for preparation, don't leave it until the last minute.
