What are the tips for answering point deduction questions in the Subject 1 exam?

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MacMicah
07/30/25 10:35am
Subject 1 of the driver's license exam primarily tests knowledge of "Road Safety Laws and Regulations," and questions related to these regulations tend to have high error rates. This is especially true for point deduction questions, as there are many types of violations, each carrying different point penalties. Content of the Subject 1 exam: Basic knowledge of motor vehicles; laws, regulations, and road traffic signals; fundamentals of safe and civilized driving; basic knowledge related to motor vehicle operation. Exam duration: The Subject 1 exam lasts 45 minutes. Passing score for Subject 1: The Subject 1 exam consists of 100 questions, including true/false and multiple-choice questions, with a total score of 100. A score of 90 or above is required to pass. 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."
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