Overview
Subject 1 (科目一) is the written theory test on road traffic laws and rules in China's four-stage driving test. It is the first test a learner passes before the practical subjects. The rules come from Ministry of Public Security Order No. 162.
Exam pattern
| Part | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | 100 questions, true or false and single-choice |
| Time | 45 minutes, as reported |
| Maximum score | 100 |
| Pass mark | 90 |
The Shenzhen traffic police page confirms the 90 of 100 pass mark. The question count and time come from reports of the standard test and may vary by vehicle type, so confirm locally.
Levels or stages
Subject 1 is one of four subjects. Subject 2 is the on-site vehicle operation test, where the pass mark is 90 for large vehicles and 80 for others. Subject 3 is road driving and safe-and-civilised driving knowledge, with 90 required in each part. Subject 4 is the safe driving knowledge test, covered separately.
How to apply
Register with a driving school, which books your tests with the local traffic management office.
What is the pass mark for Subject 1?
90 out of 100.
How many subjects are there in total?
Four. Subject 1 is the theory test, 2 and 3 are practical, and 4 is the safe driving knowledge test.