What happens if I don't bring my ID card for the Subject 1 test and don't take the exam?
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If you don't bring your ID card for the Subject 1 test and don't take the exam, and also don't cancel it, it will be considered as a failed test. If you don't have your ID card, you can apply for a temporary ID card. A temporary ID card has the same validity as a formal ID card. The admission ticket and other documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the test. Electronic ID cards cannot be used for the exam. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses", on the day of the Subject 1 test, you can take the exam twice. If you fail the first time, you can retake it for free the second time. If you still fail the second time, the Subject 1 test will be terminated, and you can only reschedule the exam after ten days. The Subject 1 test for the driving license consists of 100 questions, divided into single-choice questions and true/false questions, with each question worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the exam and end the test. The Subject 1 test is a computer-based exam, and the test duration is 45 minutes. The content of the Subject 1 test includes: regulations on driving licenses and motor vehicle management; road traffic conditions and regulations; road traffic safety violations and penalties; regulations on road traffic accident handling; basic knowledge of motor vehicles; local regulations; knowledge of braking systems and safety devices for large and medium-sized passenger and freight vehicles; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Notes for the Subject 1 test: During the Subject 1 test, students should pay attention to their attire. Slippers are not allowed, and electronic devices and bags are not permitted in the exam room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the notes and procedures on the large screen, and place personal belongings in the lockers before entering the exam room. Upon entering the exam room, the identity verification area will assign seats. After finding your seat, start the exam. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow the exam rules. If you fail the first time, you can retake the exam on the same day. If you fail again, you will need to pay and reschedule. After the exam, queue to collect your score report and sign it. If you don't sign, it will be 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 don't take the retest or fail the retest, the exam will be terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five exam attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 tests can be rescheduled after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, the previously passed road driving skills test results remain valid. There are three 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 driving knowledge test. The safe driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. However, in the official terminology (i.e., the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), there is no such term as Subject 4. The test duration is 45 minutes.
You must bring your ID card when preparing for the Subject 1 test, otherwise you definitely won't be allowed into the exam hall - this is a strict rule. On exam day, the procedure requires ID verification by swiping your ID card, without which you can't even enter the door. Last time when I took students for the test, one student was panicking but ultimately had to be turned back. My advice is to put your ID card and exam admission ticket together before leaving home and set an alarm as a reminder. If you really forget it, contact family immediately to bring it, but remember you must arrive at least two hours early - if you live far away, it's basically impossible. Getting a driver's license requires attention to detail, so don't be careless with these preparations.
If you forget to bring your ID card for the Subject 1 test, you really can't take it. My colleague learned this the hard way last time. The test center strictly requires original ID verification - neither digital copies nor driver's license photocopies are acceptable. If you realize you've forgotten it at the scene, immediately contact your driving school to see if they can help coordinate, as they might be able to provide supporting documents. The safest approach is to put your ID in a dedicated exam bag three days in advance and stick a reminder note on your phone case. If you do miss the test, don't get too discouraged - just reschedule promptly, though be prepared for long waiting times at the test center.
The exam rules are strict - no ID, no test. I've seen too many candidates at the test center who forgot their IDs, nearly in tears but helpless. Electronic IDs don't work here; physical cards must be scanned by the machine. If this happens, first explain your situation to staff to see if accommodations can be made. Test centers usually allow family to deliver IDs, but communicate at least 30 minutes in advance. This oversight is entirely preventable - place your ID on the shoe cabinet the night before so you'll see it when putting on shoes to leave.
