What Is a Written Driving Test?

The driver's test (motor vehicle driver's test) is a qualification test organized by the Public Security Bureau's Vehicle Administration. Only by passing the driver's test can a driver's license be obtained and the motor vehicle can be legally driven.
Synonymous driving license test generally refers to the driver test (qualification test organized by the Public Security Bureau Vehicle Administration)

The driver's test (motor vehicle driver's test) is a qualification test organized by the Public Security Bureau's Vehicle Administration. Only by passing the driver's test can a driver's license be obtained and the motor vehicle can be legally driven.
Motor vehicle driver test content is divided into road traffic safety laws, regulations and related knowledge theory test subjects (referred to as "subject 1"), field driving skills test subjects (referred to as "subject 2"), road driving skills test subjects (referred to as "subjects" (3)) Subjects for the theory test of safe and civilized driving knowledge (referred to as "subject 4"). Examination content and eligibility standards are unified nationwide, and corresponding examination items are prescribed according to different types of permitted vehicles.
Motor vehicle driver test content is divided into road traffic safety laws, regulations and related knowledge test subjects (also known as "theoretical test", hereinafter referred to as "subject one"), field driving skills test subjects (commonly known as "pile test", hereinafter referred to as " "Subject 2"), road driving skills and safe and civilized driving common sense test subjects (commonly known as "road test", hereinafter referred to as "subject 3"). Examination content and eligibility standards are unified nationwide, and corresponding examination items are prescribed according to different types of permitted vehicles.
Motor vehicle driver test content is divided into road traffic safety laws, regulations and related knowledge test subjects (also known as "theoretical test", hereinafter referred to as "subject one"), field driving skills test subjects (commonly known as "pile test", hereinafter referred to as " "Subject 2"), road driving skills and safe and civilized driving common sense test subjects (commonly known as "road test", hereinafter referred to as "subject 3"). Examination content and eligibility standards are unified nationwide, and corresponding examination items are prescribed according to different types of permitted vehicles. [1]
Chinese name
Driver test
Subject
legal
Field
Traffic regulations, traffic
Application area
the term

Driver test regulations

China's "Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates that driving a motor vehicle shall obtain a motor vehicle driving license in accordance with law and obtain legal driving qualifications. Those who have not obtained the legal driving qualification are not allowed to drive motor vehicles on the road, otherwise they will be severely punished.
Holders of motor vehicle driving licenses outside China who meet the conditions for driving permits prescribed by the Chinese public security department and who pass the assessment of the traffic management department of the public security organ may issue a motor vehicle driving license to China.
A person who meets the requirements for driving permits stipulated by the Chinese public security department, if he wants to obtain a motor vehicle driving license, must first receive the training of a car driver, and then pass the examination of the traffic management department of the public security organ.

Driver test examination process

Those applying for motor vehicle driving licenses must pass the following four subjects: road traffic safety laws, regulations and related knowledge test subjects (subject 1), field driving skills test subjects (subject 2), road driving skills test subjects (subject 3) ) And safe and civilized driving knowledge (subject 4). The order of examinations is performed in order of subject 1, subject 2, subject 3, and subject 4. After passing the exam in the previous subject, the examination of the latter subject is permitted.
Qualifications for each subject
1) Road traffic safety laws, regulations and related knowledge test subjects (subject 1)-written test, 100 points for computer answers, full scores for 90 points or more (including 90 points).
2) Field driving skills test subjects (subject 2)-on-site, real cars. Only qualified and unqualified. Reverse parking, side parking, S-curve, right-angle turn, fixed-point start and stop on the ramp, these five items must be tested and performed in order. A score of 100 is a perfect score, and a score of 80 or more is acceptable (including 80 points).
3) Road driving skills test subjects (subject 3)-highways or simulation venues, real vehicles. A 100 is a perfect score, a large passenger car has a score of 90 or more, a large truck has a score of 80 or more, and other cars have a score of 70 or more.
4) Knowledge about safe and civilized driving (subject 4)-written test, 100 points out of 100 points, 90 points or more are qualified (including 90 points)
If you apply for a motor vehicle driver's license for the first time or apply for an increase in the number of vehicles allowed to drive, the vehicle management office will issue a driving skill admission certificate within three days after passing the subject one test. The driving skills admission certificate is valid for two years. Applicants should complete the examinations for subject two and subject three within the validity period.
Each subject is tested once and can be retaken once. If the make-up test still fails, you need to reapply for the undergraduate exam at intervals. The test dates for subject two and subject three should be booked 20 days after passing the previous subject. Within the validity period of the driving skill admission test certificate (usually 3 years), the scores of subjects that have passed the test are valid.

Detailed driver test

Driver Test Subject I

Theory test
Examination Content
Subject 1 exam content includes: road traffic, traffic signals, traffic safety violations and traffic accident handling, motor vehicle driving license application and use, motor vehicle registration and other regulations, and other road traffic safety laws, regulations and rules. [1]
Subject 1 According to Order No. 111 of the Ministry of Public Security, starting from May 1, 2012, the latest version of Subject 1 Test Questions will be used for vans and trucks, with more than 1,000 new questions added. The test question bank for Small Vehicle Subject 1 remains unchanged, and is still released in 2010 Of 725 questions. The test questions are randomly selected from the test database according to a certain proportion of 100 questions to answer, in which the last 10 questions of the van category are multiple-choice questions, and the rest are all multiple-choice questions.
Eligibility criteria
The maximum score for the first test of the subject is 100 points, and the score of 90 points is a pass. [1]

Driver Test Subject II

Brief description
A. The situation of completing the examination items by driving a motor vehicle in the prescribed venue;
Pile test
B. Mastery of motor vehicle driving skills;
C. The ability to judge the spatial position of a motor vehicle.
details
Subject 2 exam content includes:
(I) Large passenger cars, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger cars, large truck inspections, fixed-point parking and starting on ramps, side parking, driving through single-sided bridges, curves, right-angle turns, passing through restricted-width doors, passing Continuous obstacles, rolling roads, narrow road U-turns, and simulated highways, continuous sharp curve mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) days, wet roads, emergency situations; [1]
(2) Small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for disabled people and low-speed trucks for reversing and storage, fixed-point parking and starting on the ramp, side parking, curve driving, and right-angle turns; [1]
(3) Tricycles, ordinary tricycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles and mopeds, examinations on the piles, designated stops on the ramps, starting, and passing through a unilateral bridge; [1]
(4) The content of examinations for wheeled self-propelled vehicles, trolleybuses and trams shall be determined by the traffic management department of the provincial public security organ. [1]
Regarding the quasi-driving models specified in the first and second paragraphs of the first paragraph, the traffic management department of the provincial public security organ may increase the examination content according to the actual situation. [1]
Content description
The subject test should be tested first. If there are no points deductions in the pile test, you can stop taking the test
driver license
Line test.
The examination items for other quasi-driving models shall be determined by the traffic management department of the provincial public security organ. The implementation of 3 + 1, three compulsory examinations, one selected from the computer by seven, for elective examinations. The three compulsory exams include pile exams, side-by-side parking, scheduled start and parking (commonly known as climbing start). The seven elective examinations include S road, undulating road, right-angle turn, one hundred meters plus or minus gear, single-sided bridge, speed limit through width-limit gate, continuous obstacles. When the pile test fails, you cannot participate in the remaining test items. If the pile test passes, one of the remaining three items fails, and only the remaining three items will be refilled during the retest. The selected one will still be selected by the computer.
Eligibility criteria
The score for the second subject test is 100 points. For those who are allowed to drive large passenger cars, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger cars, and large trucks, those who pass 90 points are qualified, and those who pass 80 other vehicles are qualified. [1]

Driver Test Subject III

Brief description
A. Driving a motor vehicle on the road to complete an examination project;
road test
B. Compliance with traffic laws and regulations;
C. Ability to comprehensively control motor vehicles;
D, the correct use of lights, speakers, safety belts and other devices;
E. The ability to correctly observe and judge road traffic conditions;
F. Safe driving behavior and civilized driving awareness.
details
The content of the subject three test includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving common sense test.
(A) road driving skills test
Subject three road driving skills test content includes: large passenger cars, tractors, city buses, medium passenger cars, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmissions, low-speed cargo vehicles and disabled small automatic transmission passenger vehicles. Preparation, starting, driving straight, adding and subtracting gears, changing lanes, parking aside, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school areas, passing bus stops, passing cars, passing cars, turning 2. Driving at night; the examination content of other quasi-driving models shall be determined by the traffic management department of the provincial public security organ. [1]
Examination mileage of large and medium-sized passenger cars is not less than 20 kilometers, of which the examination mileage during the day is not less than 10 kilometers, and the examination mileage at night is not less than 5 kilometers. The test mileage of tractors, city buses, and large trucks is not less than 10 kilometers, of which the test mileage during the day is not less than 5 kilometers, and the test mileage at night is not less than 3 kilometers. Small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, and small-sized automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled. The test mileage is not less than 3 kilometers, and no less than 20% is taken for the night test. If the night test is not performed, simulation shall be performed. Night lighting test. [1]
For large passenger cars, tractors, urban buses, medium-sized passenger cars, and large goods vehicles, the traffic management department of the provincial public security organ shall increase the content of driving test on complicated roads such as mountainous areas, tunnels, and steep slopes. For other vehicles that are allowed to drive, the traffic management department of the provincial public security organ may increase the content of the examination according to the actual situation. [1]
(2) Examination on Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge
The content of Subject III Safe and Civilized Driving Examination includes: safe and civilized driving operation requirements, knowledge of safe driving under severe weather and complicated road conditions, emergency disposal methods such as puncture, and disposal knowledge after a traffic accident. [1]
Content description
The test content of the three major road tests for the subject has 13 items: preparation for boarding the test (including seat belts, observation, turning left), starting, driving straight, changing lanes, passing intersections, parking on the side, passing the crosswalk, passing the school Area, passing bus stops, meeting cars, overtaking, U-turns, driving at night. After the New Year's Day in 2013, the road test has increased from 13 to 16 items, and 3 additional test items have been added: addition and subtraction gear operation, left turn at the intersection, and right turn at the intersection.
Eligibility criteria
Subject three road driving skills and safe and civilized driving common sense test scores of 100 points each, and scores of 90 points respectively are qualified. [1]

Driver Test Subject IV

Brief description
"Subject 4" lists the knowledge sheets about the requirements of safe and civilized driving in the original "Subject 1", safe driving skills under complex conditions, and emergency treatment in emergency situations, and is carried out after the actual road driving test in "Subject 3". Further test the quality of candidates' traffic quality.
details
The main contents include: safe and civilized driving operation requirements, knowledge of safe driving under severe weather and complicated road conditions, emergency handling methods such as puncture, and handling knowledge after a traffic accident.
Content description
The test paper consists of 50 questions, which are mainly in the form of cases, pictures and animations.
Eligibility criteria
Four exams in the subject, with a perfect score of 100 and a passing score of 90. [2]

Special circumstances of driver test

Those who hold motor vehicle driving licenses for the military and armed police forces apply for motor vehicle driving licenses for large passenger cars, tractors, medium-sized passenger cars, and large trucks, and they should test subject 1 and subject 3; apply for driving licenses for other permitted vehicles Yes, motor vehicle driving licenses are exempted from examinations. [1]
When applying for a motor vehicle driving license while holding an overseas motor vehicle driving license, subject 1 should be tested. If you apply for a driver's license for a large passenger car, tractor, medium passenger car, or large truck, you must also take Subject III. Those who belong to the personnel of foreign embassies, consulates and representatives of international organizations in China shall apply in accordance with the principle of diplomatic reciprocity. [1]

Driver test examination requirements

The vehicle management office shall accept the application that meets the conditions for applying for a motor vehicle driving license, and arrange the examination according to the appointment date. The order of the examinations is performed in accordance with subject 1, subject 2, and subject 3. After passing the exam in the previous subject, the examination of the latter subject is permitted. After passing the subject three road driving skills test, Fang Zhun took the safe and civilized driving common sense test. [1]
The vehicle management office shall provide the Internet, telephone and other methods for the applicant to make self-reservation for the examination, and the vehicle management office and the Internet shall make public the examination appointment plan, the number of reservations and the number of examinations. [1]

Driver test subject one requirement

When applying for a motor vehicle driver's license for the first time or applying for permission to increase the number of models allowed to drive, the vehicle management office shall issue a driving skill admission certificate within one day after passing the first subject test. The driving skill test certificate is valid for three years, and the applicant should complete the subject two and subject three examinations within the valid period. If the examination is not completed within the validity period, the scores of subjects that have passed the examination will be void. [1]

Driver test subjects two requirements

When applying for a motor vehicle driving license for the first time or applying for an increase in the number of quasi-driving vehicles, the applicant must reserve the second subject for the examination, which shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Those applying for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, tricycles, small automatic passenger cars for the disabled, wheeled self-propelled vehicles, trolley buses, and tram-ready models are obtaining Make a test appointment ten days after your driving skills admission certificate;
(2) For applicants for large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium passenger vehicles, and large trucks, they must make appointments for examinations 20 days after obtaining the driving skill admission certificate. [1]

Driver test subjects three requirements

When applying for a motor vehicle driving license for the first time or applying for an increase in the number of quasi-driving vehicles, the applicant must make an appointment for test subject 3, which shall meet the following requirements:
(1) For applicants for low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, wheeled self-propelled vehicles, trolleybuses, and tram-only vehicles, make an appointment for the examination 20 days after obtaining the driving skills admission certificate;
(2) For applicants for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, and small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, they must make an appointment for the examination 30 days after obtaining the driving skills admission certificate;
(3) Those who apply for large passenger cars, tractors, city buses, medium passenger cars, and large trucks are allowed to make an appointment, and they must make an appointment for exams 40 days after obtaining the driving skill admission certificate. [1]

Special circumstances of driver test

Those who apply for a motor vehicle driving license with the army, armed police force, or overseas motor vehicle driving license shall complete the subject examination within three years from the date of acceptance by the vehicle management office. [1]

Cancellation of driver's test

Applicants who are unable to take the exam at the scheduled time for any reason should apply for cancellation one day in advance. If the applicant fails to take the test according to the scheduled test time, the test is judged to be unsuccessful. [1]

Driver Exam

Each subject is tested once, and those who fail the test may make up for it again. If the retest is not taken or the retest is still unsuccessful, the test is terminated and the applicant should reschedule the test, but the test for subjects two and three should be scheduled after ten days. Subject 3 If you fail the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, you will have passed the road driving skills test. [1]
During the validity period of the driving skills examination certificate, the number of appointments for the road driving skills test in subject two and subject three must not exceed five. If the fifth scheduled examination is still unsuccessful, the scores of other subjects that have passed the examination will be void. [1]

Driver test examiner

Those engaged in examinations shall hold the examiner certificate issued by the traffic management department of the provincial public security organ. [1]
Examiners should earnestly perform their examination duties, take examinations strictly in accordance with regulations, and accept social supervision. Before the test, you should introduce yourself, explain the test requirements, and verify the identity of the applicant; you must strictly implement the test procedures during the test, and evaluate the test results in accordance with the test items and test standards; [1]
The test report of each subject should be signed by the applicant and the examiner. No motor vehicle driving license shall be issued without a signature. [1]
Examiners shall strictly observe the examination discipline, shall not endorse qualified examination results for those who do not meet the motor vehicle driving permit conditions, have not passed the examination, or failed the examination. Participation or disguised participation in the operation activities of driving training institutions shall not collect the property of driving training institutions, coaches, or applicants. [1]

Driver test exam tips

Night test <br The night test is mainly to examine the driver's correct use of night car lights. As long as the following points are noted, there is no problem in successfully passing the night test for the driver's license:
1. After starting the vehicle, check all lights of the vehicle. Turn on the lights and operate the turn signal before starting the vehicle.
2. During driving, pay attention to the cooperation of low beam and high beam. When meeting a car, first, about 150 meters from the oncoming car, you must use low beam lights. Second, you must also use low beams when following the car. Third, when it is over, when the turn signal is turned on, a flashing light must be used to remind the vehicles ahead. Flashlights should also be used to remind other vehicles at the crossing.
3. When driving at night, if there is no rain or fog, do not turn on the fog lights.
4. Driving at night, safety first, pay attention to control the speed below the road maximum speed limit.
5. During the meeting, pay attention to the direction of the vehicle, do not lean too far to the right, and pay attention to the pedestrian or the vehicle on the right.

Driver examination textbook assistance

Driving school students can learn and purchase driving materials by driving schools, or they can purchase driving materials at their own expense.

Driver exam learning software

learning software
Trainees can learn the traffic laws and regulations for free by passing the driver simulation test [3] software [4] on the mobile terminal and computer terminal such as the driving test collection.

Driver Exam Study Books

Safe driving starts here
"Safe Driving Starts Here" written by the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China.

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