What time should I arrive at the test center for the morning session of Subject 1?
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Subject 1 exam, the first session starts at 9:00 AM. Here are the details: Subject 1: There are two morning sessions, the first session starts at 9:00 AM, and the second at 10:00 AM. There are three afternoon sessions at 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. The exam duration is limited to 45 minutes. Since information registration is required before entering the exam room, it is best to arrive half an hour early. Information registration: Before taking the Subject 1 exam, you need to complete information registration, after which staff will call names in batches to enter the exam room. Generally, as long as you can enter the test center and take the exam before the end of the day, it will not be invalid. Unless under special circumstances, it is best to attend the exam on time.
That day I went to take the morning session of the Subject 1 test, and the admission ticket stated that the exam would start at 9:00. I deliberately set off an hour and a half earlier. However, I waited 20 minutes for the bus on the way, the test center was in the suburbs, and the navigation took a detour. Fortunately, I arrived at the test center gate by 7:30, only to see the queue already stretching to the roadside. After queuing for security checks, storing my bag, and swiping my ID card, it was already 8:30 by the time I entered the waiting room. I suggest everyone calculate the time in advance based on traffic conditions, especially those living far away should avoid the morning rush hour. Don’t forget to bring your ID card. There are copy shops at the entrance, but making last-minute copies wastes time and affects your mindset, so it’s better to prepare everything the night before. The test center rules say that entry stops 30 minutes after the exam starts, but many people arrive early to secure a spot. It’s always safer to be early rather than late.
I'm someone who prefers to act in advance. For the morning session of the driving theory test, I set my alarm for 6 a.m. After getting ready and having breakfast, I left home at 7 a.m. and arrived at the test center before 8 a.m. While queuing, I noticed many people rushing in at 8:40 a.m., only to get stuck at the fingerprint verification stage, panicking. In fact, the system assigns test batches based on check-in order—arriving early means testing early, avoiding later system lags. Additionally, there are water dispensers and restrooms at the test center entrance, so arriving early to familiarize yourself with the environment can ease nerves. I recommend bringing a transparent folder for your ID and avoiding clothes with metal accessories to save two or three minutes during security checks. Double your estimated travel time, and bus riders should check the early bus schedule.
