
After deducting all 12 points, you need to retake Subject 1. Below is relevant information about Subject 1: Subject 1: Subject 1 refers to the driver's theoretical examination, conducted at the vehicle management office. License applicants must pass this mandatory test. The exam content includes the most fundamental knowledge of driving theory, road safety laws and regulations, traffic signals, traffic rules, plus local regulations. The scheduling of driver's theory tests is arranged independently by local vehicle management offices. Exam content for Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations and rules; meanings of traffic signals; safe driving and civilized driving knowledge; safe driving knowledge for highways, mountain roads, bridges, tunnels, nighttime, adverse weather and complex road conditions; emergency handling knowledge for situations like tire blowouts, steering failure, brake failure; general structure of motor vehicles, common safety device knowledge, basic daily inspection and maintenance knowledge; basic post-accident self-rescue and first aid knowledge; and common hazardous material knowledge.

A few days ago, my buddy just went through this. After accumulating 12 penalty points on your driver's license, you must attend 7 days of traffic regulations study. Upon completion, you directly take the Subject 1 test. Passing the test allows you to retrieve your license. However, be aware that if your 12 points were deducted due to drunk driving, you might also need to take the Subject 3 test. The specifics depend on the severity of the violation—it's best to ask the DMV staff directly. Most importantly, never drive before getting your license back, as getting caught would count as driving without a license.

Last year, my cousin had all his points deducted for speeding, and the process was quite clear: first, register for the full-score education course at the traffic management department, complete online learning plus 5 days of offline classes, and then schedule the subject one exam. I accompanied him to take the test, and the questions were exactly the same as when he first got his driver's license, with a total of 100 questions and a passing score of 90. The key point is that you can only get your license back after passing the exam, and if caught driving during this period, you will face fines and detention.

Don't panic, losing all 12 points doesn't mean retaking all subjects! You only need to retake Subject 1, but first, you must schedule a 7-day study session at the traffic police station. The exam fee is 50 yuan, and you can use your original study materials. I recommend using the 'Driving Test Treasure' APP for practice questions, as it syncs with the actual exam question bank. Additionally, be aware that if you accumulate 24 points, you'll not only have to retake Subject 1 but also Subject 3 (road test).


