What are the numbering rules for national, provincial, county, and township roads in Subject 1?
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Township roads are marked with a white background and start with the letter Y, county roads with a white background and start with X, provincial roads with a yellow background and start with S, and national roads with a red background and start with G. The content of Subject 1 exam includes traffic regulations and related knowledge, covering driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and other relevant knowledge. Below are the specific details of Subject 1: Exam Process: The total time for the Subject 1 exam is 45 minutes, consisting of 100 questions in the form of true/false and multiple-choice questions, with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90. The exam papers are randomly selected and combined by the computer driver examination system according to the proportion specified in the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Work Regulations." Exam Arrangement: Subject 1 refers to the theoretical driving test conducted at the vehicle management office, which is a mandatory licensing exam for all driver's license applicants. The timing of the theoretical driving test is arranged by the local vehicle management offices.
When I was studying for Subject 1, I specifically memorized this rule: road numbering mainly relies on the initial letter to distinguish types. National highways start with 'G' indicating national trunk roads, provincial roads start with 'S' managing provincial-level traffic, county roads start with 'X' connecting various counties, and rural roads start with 'Y' representing village paths. The numeric part identifies specific routes, such as the Jingha Expressway being G1, but you don’t need to memorize all of them—the exam only tests the letter rules. When driving, pay attention to the G/S/X/Y letters on road signs; combining them with numbers helps quickly assess road conditions and avoid wrong turns. Expressways follow a similar pattern, starting with 'G' or 'S' followed by numeric codes, like the Hukun Expressway being G60. The key is to practice more question sets to improve your pass rate.
Having driven for over a decade, I'm familiar with China's road numbering system: National highways start with 'G' like G102 as main arteries, provincial roads 'S' like S101 are common within provinces, county roads 'X' serve county areas, while rural roads marked 'Y' begin with Y plus numbers. The digits vary widely, but the letter rules are easy to remember—just check the prefix when navigating to gauge road width and purpose. For instance, G-roads often have fast lanes, while S-roads facilitate local travel. Safe driving relies on timely sign recognition rather than overanalyzing number details. For exams, focus on matching letters correctly; real-world driving benefits more from accumulated experience.
