What does the driving license test subject one cover?
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The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" clearly stipulates that the content of Subject One examination 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, mountain roads, bridges, tunnels, nighttime, severe weather, and complex road conditions; knowledge of emergency handling in critical situations such as 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 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 theoretical test or driver's 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. Subject One test precautions: During the test, students should pay attention to their attire, no slippers are allowed, electronic devices and bags are not allowed 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 put personal belongings into the safe before entering the examination room. In the examination room, the identity verification area will assign seats, start the test after finding your seat, pay attention to the camera and comply with test discipline. If you fail the first time, there is a retake on the same day, and if you fail again, you need to pay and reschedule. After the test, queue to collect the score report and sign it. Without a signature, it is considered invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can schedule the Subject One test. Each subject can be taken once, and if you fail, you can retake once. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the test will be terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test. Subject Two and Subject Three, however, have only five test opportunities, and the test for Subject Two and Subject Three should be scheduled ten days later. If you fail the Subject Three safe and civilized driving knowledge test, the passed road driving skills test results 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 skills test; Subject Three is divided into two parts, referring to the road driving skills 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 thing as Subject Four.
I remember when taking the written test for the driver's license (Subject 1), the main focus was on traffic rules and safety knowledge. Those topics were really important, such as understanding various road signs like stop signs, speed limits, and yield signs—all of which had to be memorized clearly. The exam was computer-based, with a lot of multiple-choice and true/false questions. The laws and regulations covered included the Road Traffic Safety Law and related ordinances, as well as safe driving basics, such as how to drive in bad weather or handle accidents. Practicing with mobile apps was actually quite helpful during preparation. I spent half an hour every day doing several sets of mock tests, and I reviewed key sections repeatedly, like penalties for drunk driving and rules for pedestrian crossings. Learning these wasn’t just about passing the test—it also made me a safer driver. Don’t underestimate these details; mastering them can prevent many potential dangers. For the actual exam, just stay careful and avoid excessive nervousness.
