What to Bring for the Subject 1 Exam?
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You only need to bring your ID card for the exam. The admission ticket and other documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the exam. Electronic IDs are not accepted for the exam. If you don't have an ID card, you can apply for a temporary ID, which holds the same validity as a regular ID card. The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" clearly state that you can take the Subject 1 exam twice on the same day. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it for free. If you fail the second attempt, the Subject 1 exam ends, and you can only reschedule after ten days. The Subject 1 exam consists of 100 questions, including single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If you answer 11 questions incorrectly during the exam, the system will automatically submit the test and end the session. The Subject 1 exam is computer-based and lasts 45 minutes. Subject 1 exam content includes: regulations on driver's licenses and motor vehicle management; road traffic conditions and rules; 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. Exam precautions for Subject 1: Pay attention to attire—no slippers allowed. Electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the exam hall. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting area. Observe the instructions and procedures on the large screen before entering the exam hall, and store personal belongings in lockers. Upon entering, verify your identity at the assigned station and begin the exam. Ensure the camera is aligned with you and follow exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, you can retake it the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the exam, queue to collect and sign your score report—unsigned reports are 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 skip the retake or fail it, the exam ends, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five exam attempts. These exams can be rescheduled after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safe driving knowledge test, your previously passed road driving skills test results remain valid. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 covers traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject 2 tests field driving skills. Subject 3 includes two parts: road driving skills and safe driving knowledge. The safe driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. However, the official term (as per Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include "Subject 4."
For the subject one test, you must bring your original ID card, as it's the most basic requirement—without it, you won't even be allowed into the test center. Also, don’t forget your admission ticket, which should be printed in advance from the driving test platform to avoid last-minute panic. Prepare a photo as well, typically a one-inch blue-background ID photo, and bring an extra copy just in case. I recommend bringing a pen and some cash in case you need to fill out forms or handle additional materials. On the test day, wear loose clothing and arrive at the test center half an hour early to familiarize yourself with the environment and avoid traffic delays. Do not bring your phone into the exam area—just store it in your bag. Stay calm; review thoroughly by practicing questions beforehand, and during the test, read each question carefully before selecting your answer—don’t rush. The process is straightforward, but missing even one item can cause trouble, so check your list and get everything done in one go.
