What Does Subject 1 Specifically Test?
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The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" clearly stipulates the content of the Subject 1 examination: road traffic safety laws, regulations, and rules; traffic signals and their meanings; knowledge of safe driving and civilized driving; safe driving knowledge under conditions such as highways, mountain 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 common hazardous materials. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's 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 test and end the examination. Subject 1, also known as the Subject 1 theory test or driver's theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The test content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer with a time limit of 45 minutes. Subject 1 examination precautions: During the test, students 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 up to enter the waiting hall. Observe the precautions and procedures on the large screen, and store personal belongings in a locker before entering the examination room. Upon entering, verify your identity at the assigned seat and begin the test. Ensure the camera is aimed at you and adhere to examination 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 up to collect your score sheet and sign it; unsigned sheets are considered invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule 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 examination process ends, and the applicant must reschedule. In contrast, Subjects 2 and 3 have only five examination attempts, and rescheduling for Subjects 2 and 3 must be done at least ten 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 three subjects in the driver's license examination: 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. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. However, the official term (as per the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include "Subject 4."
I remember that the main focus of my subject one test was the basic knowledge of traffic rules. The exam content included the meanings of road signs, such as various no-turn or speed limit signs; traffic light rules, like whether to stop or go at red and green lights; and safe driving aspects covering the effects of alcohol, overtaking regulations, and emergency procedures like steps to take after an accident. It was all multiple-choice, with many of the 100 questions about laws and common sense, such as the penalties for drunk driving or the speed limits on highways. I recommend that beginners study this well because understanding these rules can help avoid mistakes on the road and keep themselves safer. The test isn't difficult but requires diligent practice with mock questions, focusing on comprehension rather than just memorization, which is very helpful for actual driving.
