What does Subject 1 mainly test?
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The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" clearly stipulates that the content of the Subject 1 driving test includes: laws, regulations, and rules on road traffic safety; traffic signals and their meanings; knowledge of safe driving and civilized driving; knowledge of safe driving under conditions such as highways, mountainous roads, bridges, tunnels, nighttime, 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 knowledge of common hazardous materials. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the Subject 1 driving test consists of 100 questions, divided into single-choice questions and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point and a total score of 100 points. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject 1, also known as the Subject 1 theory test or driver theory test, 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 other related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer, with a time limit of 45 minutes. Notes for the Subject 1 test: Candidates should pay attention to their attire during the test; 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 items in a locker before entering the examination room. In the examination room, the identity verification area will assign a seat. After finding your seat, begin the test. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam discipline. If you fail the first time, there is a retake opportunity on the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the test, queue to collect your score report and sign it; unsigned reports are considered 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 take the retest or fail the retest, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only 5 test attempts allowed, and Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests must be rescheduled at least 10 days later. If you fail the Subject 3 safe and civilized driving knowledge test, the previously passed road driving skills test results remain valid. There are 3 subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; 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 test. 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's Order No. 123), there is no such thing as Subject 4.
I just got my driver's license last year. The first subject is mainly a theoretical test, assessing your grasp of traffic rules. The exam content includes the meaning of traffic signals, recognition of various road signs, calculation of safe driving distances, and emergency handling knowledge, such as how to set up warning signs or call for help in case of an accident. The question bank frequently tests speed limit regulations, right-of-way issues, and penalties for drunk driving. There are a total of 100 questions, and you need to get at least 90 correct to pass. While preparing for the exam, I practiced mock questions on an APP every day and found that yield rules and light usage were the most common mistakes. Memorizing these not only helps pass the exam but also avoids fines when driving later on. Subject 1 is actually quite practical, helping drivers develop good habits, especially paying attention to special rules for city and highway driving. Practicing more for the exam is absolutely necessary.
