What is the question type ratio for Subject 1?
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There is no fixed question type ratio for the driver's license Subject 1 exam; questions appear randomly, with a total of 100 questions, each worth 1 point. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," each question is worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the exam, the system will automatically submit the test and end the exam. Subject 1, also known as the theoretical exam or driver theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The exam content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The exam is computer-based and has a time limit of 45 minutes. Subject 1 exam content: Driver's license and motor vehicle management regulations; road traffic conditions and rules; road traffic safety violations and penalties; road traffic accident handling regulations; 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. Subject 1 exam precautions: Candidates should dress appropriately for the exam—no slippers are allowed. Electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the exam room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the instructions and procedures on the large screen before entering the exam room, and store personal belongings in a locker. Upon entering the exam room, candidates will be assigned a seat at the identity verification station. Once seated, begin the exam, ensuring the camera is aligned with you and adhering to exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, a retake is available on the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the exam, queue to collect your score report and sign it—failure to sign renders the result invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can reschedule the Subject 1 exam. Each subject can be taken once, with one retake allowed if you fail. If you do not take the retake or fail it, the exam process ends, and you must reschedule. In contrast, Subjects 2 and 3 have only five exam attempts. Subjects 2 and 3 can be rescheduled after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safe and civilized driving knowledge test, your passing score for the road driving skills test remains valid. There are three subjects in the driver's license exam: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge exam. 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 terminology (as per the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123) does not include the term "Subject 4."
I just passed the driving license theory test (Subject 1), and the question type distribution left a deep impression on me. Multiple-choice questions dominated overwhelmingly, accounting for about 70% to 80%, mostly single-choice with a few multiple-choice questions. True/false questions were relatively fewer, making up approximately 20% to 30%. The content mainly focused on traffic rules, safe driving, and traffic signs. During my preparation, I used a driving test app for daily mock exams with this exact distribution, which matched the actual test. I recommend practicing real exam questions frequently to familiarize yourself with question types for better time management. Some multiple-choice questions require situational thinking, while true/false questions simply need right/wrong judgments. The overall difficulty isn't high—just go through the textbook thoroughly and concentrate on reviewing for three days to pass easily. Don't slack off, and now the computer-based testing makes the process even more convenient.