What to Bring for the Subject 1 Retake?

[Harry]

For the exam, you only need to bring your ID card. The admission ticket and other documents are handled by the driving school, which will distribute them during the exam. Electronic IDs cannot be used 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 the second time. If you fail the second attempt, the Subject 1 exam will be terminated, 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 exam. 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; regulations on traffic accident handling; basic knowledge of motor vehicles; local regulations; knowledge of braking systems and safety devices for large and medium-sized buses and trucks; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject 1 exam precautions: Candidates should dress appropriately—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 displayed on the screen, and store personal belongings in lockers before entering the exam hall. Upon entering the exam hall, the identity verification desk will assign you a seat. After finding your seat, 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 your score report and sign it. Unsigned reports are considered 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 free retake if you fail. If you skip the retake or fail it, the exam is terminated, and you must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, there are only five exam attempts. Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams can be rescheduled after ten days. If you fail the Subject 3 safety and civilized 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 is the field driving skills test. Subject 3 is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge. The safety and civilized 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."

[DeMolly]

My last retake of Subject 1 went quite smoothly, mainly because I brought a few essential items: the original valid ID card is a must, and the retake appointment confirmation SMS or printout should also be prepared—your driving school will inform you of the specific format. Remember to bring a copy of the medical examination certificate, as some test centers might recheck it, so don’t waste a trip. It’s best to carry the retake fee receipt in case the system has errors when checking records. On the exam day, arrive at the test center half an hour early to queue up, and bring a bottle of water and some simple snacks—long queues can make you hungry. Mental preparation is crucial: don’t dwell on the questions you got wrong last time; focus on practicing new questions from the question bank. The retake interval is usually 10 days, so review the traffic signal rules thoroughly—those questions haven’t changed. The process is simple and takes just 15 minutes, so stay relaxed and don’t stress.