What does the C1 license subject one test?
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The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" clearly stipulates that the content of the C1 subject one test 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, nighttime, adverse weather, and complex road conditions; emergency handling knowledge in 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 knowledge. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," the subject one 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 one, also known as the subject one theory test or driver theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The test content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and other related knowledge. The test format is computer-based, with a time limit of 45 minutes. Subject one test precautions: During the subject one test, students should pay attention to their attire, no slippers are allowed, electronic devices and bags are not allowed in the examination room, bring an ID card, and queue up to enter the waiting hall. Observe the precautions and procedures on the large screen, and place personal belongings in the safe before entering the examination room. In the examination room, the identity verification area assigns seats, and the test begins after finding the seat. Pay attention to the camera aligning with yourself and follow the test discipline. If you fail the first time, there is a retake on the same day. If you fail again, you need to pay and reschedule. After the test, queue up to collect the score report and sign it. If not signed, it is considered invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the subject one test. Each subject test can be taken once, and if you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not participate in the retake or fail the retake, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test. Subject two and subject three, however, have only five test attempts. Subject two and subject three tests should be scheduled ten days later. If the subject three safe and civilized driving knowledge test is failed, the passed road driving skill test scores remain valid. There are three subjects in the driving test: subject one, subject two, and subject three. Subject one refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; subject two refers to the field driving skill test; subject three is divided into two parts, referring to the road driving skill and safe and civilized driving knowledge test. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after subject three, so it is commonly referred to as subject four. However, in the official terminology (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), there is no such term as subject four.
I just passed the C1 driver's license theory test (Subject 1) last month. The entire exam focused on theoretical knowledge, covering road traffic safety laws and regulations, such as the meaning of traffic signals, sign recognition (e.g., no-parking zones, speed limit signs), and basic driving safety knowledge like the consequences of drunk driving and emergency handling. It also included vehicle operation theories, such as how to correctly use lights and overtaking rules. The test consisted entirely of multiple-choice questions with a vast question bank. I spent half a month preparing, practicing two hours daily, emphasizing understanding the reasoning behind the rules rather than memorizing answers. Passing it felt very helpful for actual driving, reminding new drivers to study seriously and not just aim to pass.
As a transportation system worker, I often remind trainees that the content of the C1 subject one exam is very basic but crucial. It includes traffic regulations (such as driver's license regulations and penalty standards), safety knowledge (such as the risks of fatigued driving and how to handle weather impacts), sign and signal recognition (full-type identification), and principles of civilized driving. This knowledge is not only for the exam but also serves as the foundation for developing safe driving habits. It is recommended to use official textbooks or apps for systematic study during preparation, practice with plenty of mock tests, and repeatedly review mistakes. Remember, the exam tests understanding, not just memorization, which can help reduce errors in actual driving.
