Which subject is the theoretical test?
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In the driver's license examination, both Subject 1 and Subject 4 are theoretical tests, conducted in the form of computer-based exams with no limit on the number of attempts for scheduling. Subject 1: The test content includes road traffic safety laws, regulations, and rules, local regulations, road traffic signals, safe driving, basic knowledge of civilized driving, basic knowledge related to motor vehicle operation, and specialized driving knowledge for vehicles such as buses, trucks, and wheeled bicycles. The full score is 100, with a passing score of 90 or above. The questions are mainly in the form of case studies, pictures, animations, etc., totaling 100 questions with 1 point each, including true/false and single-choice questions. The test duration is 45 minutes. Subject 4: The test content includes requirements for safe and civilized driving, safe driving skills under complex conditions, and knowledge of emergency handling in critical situations. The full score is 100, with a passing score of 90 or above. The questions are mainly in the form of case studies, pictures, animations, etc., totaling 50 questions with 2 points each, including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions. The test duration is 30 minutes.
I remember very clearly when I was getting my driver's license, the theoretical test actually had two stages. At the beginning of learning to drive, you had to pass Subject One first, which was a computer-based test on basic knowledge like traffic laws and signal signs. I spent every night swiping through practice questions on my phone. After completing all the practical training, just before getting the license, you still had to take Subject Four, which focused on safe and civilized driving knowledge, such as how to handle emergencies. The two theoretical tests combined had a question bank of several thousand questions. Now when I see unruly drivers on the road, I can't help but think that these people probably didn't even take Subject Four seriously.
My driving instructor always says the theory test is the foundation of driving. The first subject is arranged before practical training, mainly testing your understanding of traffic rules. The fourth subject comes at the end, by which time you've already handled the steering wheel, and it tests the safety issues you might encounter in actual driving. These two theory tests combined provide complete coverage of driving knowledge. If you fail the first subject, you're not even allowed to touch the steering wheel. My neighbor aunt failed the fourth subject twice in a row, and later passed only after I explained all the difficult questions in the test bank to her.
