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Key Facts: China Truck Driver Subject 1 Exam

90%

Strict passing threshold required to pass Subject 1 (90 out of 100 points)

MPS Order 162 (机动车驾驶证申领和使用规定)

45 Min

Time limit for the 100-question computerized theory examination

Public Security Vehicle Administration Guidelines

4h / 20m

Maximum continuous driving time (4 hours) and minimum mandatory rest (20 minutes)

MPS Order 163 & Road Traffic Safety Law

49 Tonnes

Maximum legal gross combination mass for a standard 6-axle tractor-semi-trailer

GB 1589-2016 National Standard

3 Years

Validity of the Driving Skills Learning Certificate after passing Subject 1

MPS Order 162 Article 41

The China Heavy Commercial Vehicle Subject 1 Exam is the official computerized theory licensing test administered by the Ministry of Public Security Traffic Management Bureau for Class B2 heavy trucks and Class A2 tractor-trailers. Candidates must score at least 90/100 within 45 minutes to obtain their 3-year Driving Skills Learning Certificate. The 100 practice questions here provide an English-language study bank covering MPS Orders 162/163, GB 1589 axle limits, pneumatic air brakes, mountain downhill engine braking, and hazardous chemicals transport safety.

Sample China Truck Driver Subject 1 Practice Questions

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1Under Article 14 of MPS Order 162 (机动车驾驶证申领和使用规定), what is the statutory age requirement to apply for a Class B2 (Large Truck / 大型货车) driver's license in China?
A.Between 20 and 63 years of age
B.Between 18 and 50 years of age
C.Between 21 and 55 years of age
D.Between 22 and 63 years of age
Explanation: Article 14 of the Provisions on the Application for and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licences sets the Class B2 (大型货车) bracket at 20 years and above but under 63. The upper limit has moved twice: MPS Order 162 raised it from 50 to 60 with effect from 1 April 2022, and MPS Order 172 raised it again from 60 to 63 with effect from 1 January 2025, so any source still printing 50 or 60 is out of date.
2According to MPS Order 162, what are the age and prerequisite driving experience requirements to apply for an upgrade to a Class A2 (Heavy Tractor-Trailer / 重型半挂牵引车) driver's license?
A.Be at least 22 and under 63 years of age, and hold a Class B1 or B2 license for at least 2 years with no full 12-point deductions in recent cycles
B.Be at least 20 and under 50 years of age, and hold a Class C1 license for at least 1 year with no traffic violations
C.Be at least 24 and under 63 years of age, and hold a Class B2 license for at least 5 years regardless of point deductions
D.Be at least 21 and under 55 years of age, and hold any commercial driving qualification certificate for at least 6 months
Explanation: Article 14 sets the Class A2 (重型牵引挂车) age bracket at 22 and above but under 63 — the upper limit having been raised from 60 to 63 by MPS Order 172 with effect from 1 January 2025. Article 17(3) adds the experience gate: the applicant must have held Class B1 (中型客车) or B2 (大型货车) driving qualification for two years or more, or Class A1 for one year or more, with no record of reaching 12 points in either of the two most recent scoring cycles.
3Under MPS Order 163 (道路交通安全违法行为记分管理办法), what is the statutory continuous driving limit and minimum resting period for a medium or heavy freight truck driver?
A.Continuous driving must not exceed 4 hours without stopping for rest, and each rest period must be at least 20 minutes
B.Continuous driving must not exceed 6 hours without stopping for rest, and each rest period must be at least 15 minutes
C.Continuous driving must not exceed 3 hours without stopping for rest, and each rest period must be at least 30 minutes
D.Continuous driving must not exceed 5 hours without stopping for rest, and each rest period must be at least 10 minutes
Explanation: Under Article 11 of MPS Order 163, driving a medium or heavy freight vehicle continuously for more than 4 hours without stopping to rest, or stopping to rest for less than 20 minutes, is a fatigue driving violation that incurs a 3-point demerit. Drivers must plan their routes to take a minimum 20-minute break in a service area or designated parking zone before reaching the 4-hour threshold.
4Under MPS Order 162, what are the annual verification (审验) requirements for holders of Class A and Class B commercial driving licenses?
A.They must undergo verification within 30 days after the end of the scoring cycle if points were deducted; they are exempt for that cycle if 0 points were recorded
B.They must undergo mandatory verification every calendar year regardless of whether points were deducted
C.They only need to undergo verification once every 6 years when renewing the physical license card
D.They must undergo monthly verification at the local traffic police station if they drive on expressways
Explanation: Article 72 of MPS Order 162 stipulates that holders of Class A and B driving licenses must undergo verification at the vehicle administration office within 30 days after the end of each scoring cycle if any demerit points were deducted during that cycle. If no penalty points were deducted during the scoring cycle, the driver is exempt from annual verification for that specific cycle.
5According to MPS Order 163, how many penalty points are recorded against a commercial freight truck driver for driving a vehicle that exceeds the approved gross mass or rated payload by 50% or more?
A.6 points
B.12 points
C.3 points
D.1 point
Explanation: Under Article 10 of MPS Order 163 (effective April 2022), operating a freight motor vehicle with cargo exceeding the approved gross mass or rated payload capacity by 50% or more results in 6 penalty points. Severe overloading significantly degrades braking efficiency, accelerates tire failure, and damages road infrastructure.
6Under MPS Order 163, how many penalty points are recorded against a freight vehicle driver when the cargo exceeds the approved gross mass by 30% or more but less than 50%?
A.3 points
B.6 points
C.9 points
D.1 point
Explanation: Under Article 11 of MPS Order 163, driving a freight vehicle loaded with cargo exceeding the approved gross mass by 30% or more but less than 50% incurs 3 penalty points. In addition to points demerit, traffic enforcement authorities will issue an administrative fine and require mandatory offloading of the excess cargo.
7Under MPS Order 163, how many penalty points are deducted for operating a commercial freight vehicle with cargo exceeding the approved gross mass by less than 30%?
A.1 point
B.2 points
C.3 points
D.0 points
Explanation: Article 12 of MPS Order 163 establishes that driving a freight vehicle that exceeds the approved gross mass by less than 30% results in 1 penalty point. This rule ensures strict nationwide enforcement against any degree of freight overloading.
8Under Article 14 of MPS Order 162, what is the minimum physical height requirement for an applicant applying for a Class B2 (Large Truck) or Class A2 (Tractor-Trailer) driver's license?
A.At least 155 cm
B.At least 150 cm
C.At least 160 cm
D.At least 165 cm
Explanation: Article 14 requires a height of at least 155 cm for 大型客车 (A1), 重型牵引挂车 (A2), 城市公交车 (A3), 大型货车 (B2) and 无轨电车. Note the exception in the same sub-paragraph: 中型客车 (B1) has a lower threshold of 150 cm, so B1 is not part of the 155 cm group.
9A Class B2 truck driver reaches 12 points in a single scoring cycle for the first time. Under the driver-licensing rules in force since 1 April 2022, what happens to the driver's Class B2 driving qualification?
A.It is retained; the driver completes 30 days of road-safety study and passes the required examination, after which the licence is returned
B.It is automatically downgraded one category, ultimately down to Class C1, under the commercial-driver demotion system
C.It is revoked outright and the driver is barred from re-applying for any licence for two years
D.It is suspended for six months, after which the driver may resume driving with no study or examination
Explanation: MPS Order 162 abolished the old commercial-driver demotion (降级) system that MPS Order 123 had created, replacing it with a much heavier education requirement. Article 18 of MPS Order 163 requires a driver of a 大型客车, 重型牵引挂车, 城市公交车, 中型客车 or 大型货车 who reaches 12 points to complete 30 days of road traffic law study — against 7 days for an ordinary car driver — and Article 23 returns the licence once the study, the examination and any outstanding fines are settled. The B2 qualification itself is not touched on a first 12-point cycle.
10Under Ministry of Transport (MOT) regulations on commercial road freight transport, what document must a heavy truck driver hold in addition to a Public Security motor vehicle driver's license to engage in commercial freight operations legally?
A.Road Transport Operational Qualification Certificate (道路运输从业资格证)
B.National Logistics Management Professional Diploma
C.Special Equipment Operator Certificate issued by the market supervision bureau
D.Urban Freight Association Honorary Membership Card
Explanation: Under the Regulations of the PRC on Road Transport (道路运输条例) and MOT qualification rules, operating a commercial freight vehicle for business transport requires the driver to hold a valid Road Transport Operational Qualification Certificate (道路运输从业资格证) issued by the transport administrative department, alongside the motor vehicle driving license.

About the China Truck Driver Subject 1 Exam

The China Heavy Commercial Vehicle Driver License Subject 1 Examination (科目一 大型客货车/货车) is the statutory computerized theory test administered by the Public Security Traffic Management Bureau for Class B2 (Large Freight Truck / 大型货车) and Class A2 (Heavy Tractor-Trailer / 重型半挂牵引车) driver licensing. It rigorously evaluates mastery of the PRC Road Traffic Safety Law, MPS Order 162 licensing and medical standards, MPS Order 163 penalty points demerits, fatigue driving limits (4 hours continuous max, 20 minutes rest), annual verification, license demotion, GB 1589 weight and dimension limits, pneumatic air brake systems (GB 7258-2017), mountain descent retarder usage, inner wheel difference (内轮差), cargo securement, and hazardous materials transit rules. Officially administered in Chinese at municipal Vehicle Administration Offices (车管所), this OpenExamPrep question bank provides a comprehensive English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Assessment

Computer-based test (CBT) consisting of 100 objective questions (single-choice and true/false), timed at 45 minutes, with instant automated electronic scoring.

Time Limit

45 minutes

Passing Score

90 points out of 100 (90%)

Exam Fee

RMB 50–80 depending on provincial/municipal pricing standards (Ministry of Public Security Traffic Management Bureau (公安部交通管理局, MPS TMB))

China Truck Driver Subject 1 Exam Content Outline

25%

Traffic Laws, Commercial Licensing & Demerit Points (道路交通安全法规与营运准驾)

PRC Road Traffic Safety Law, MPS Order 162 licensing requirements (Class B2/A2 age caps, medical vision standards), MPS Order 163 demerit points system (12, 9, 6, 3, 1 pt tiers), 4-hour fatigue driving rules, annual verification, license demotion, and MOT commercial freight qualification rules

20%

Truck Traffic Signs, Weight & Dimension Limits (货车交通标志、限载限宽与通道限制)

Gross weight and axle load restriction signs, clearance height and width signs, GB 1589 vehicle mass limits (2-axle 18t, 4-axle 31t, 6-axle 49t), expressway 'trucks keep right' rules, urban daytime restriction permits, and mountain escape ramp advance warnings

25%

Heavy Vehicle Safe Driving & Emergency Maneuvers (大型货车安全驾驶技术与应急避险)

Kinetic following distances, right-turn blind spot 'death zones', inner wheel difference (内轮差), mountain descent engine braking and retarder modulation, empty vs loaded braking dynamics, tire blowout emergency handling, adverse weather, and escape ramp maneuvers

15%

Commercial Vehicle Equipment & Air Brake Systems (商用车机件常识与气压制动系统)

Pneumatic air brake mechanics, reservoir drain valves, low air pressure alarm thresholds (GB 7258-2017), spring parking brakes, exhaust braking, hydraulic retarders, Beidou dynamic driving recorders, retroreflective contour tape, and fifth wheel coupling

15%

Freight Loading Safety & Hazmat Overview (货物装载固定安全与危化品运输常识)

Loading height limits (4.0m general, 4.2m container), center of gravity management, tarpaulin strapping, cargo spill prevention, steel coil securement, hazmat speed caps (80 km/h), certified escort requirements, emergency shut-off valves, and tunnel transport bans

How to Pass the China Truck Driver Subject 1 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 90 points out of 100 (90%)
  • Assessment: Computer-based test (CBT) consisting of 100 objective questions (single-choice and true/false), timed at 45 minutes, with instant automated electronic scoring.
  • Time limit: 45 minutes
  • Exam fee: RMB 50–80 depending on provincial/municipal pricing standards

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

China Truck Driver Subject 1 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the demerit point tiers under MPS Order 163: Overloading >=50% is 6 points; overloading 30%-50% is 3 points; continuous driving >4h without 20min rest is 3 points; driving an unauthorized vehicle type is 9 points; speeding >=50% on expressways is 12 points.
2Memorize statutory dimension and weight limits under GB 1589 and Road Traffic Safety Law Article 54: general cargo height max 4.0m, container truck height max 4.2m; 2-axle truck max 18t, 4-axle truck max 31t, 6-axle tractor-trailer max 49t.
3Understand heavy truck downhill braking physics: never coast in neutral (空挡滑行) or turn off ignition; always select a low gear in advance to utilize engine compression braking and auxiliary retarders to prevent brake thermal fade (制动器热衰退).
4Be vigilant regarding turning geometry: the right-side blind spot and inner wheel difference (内轮差) cause the rear wheels to cut tightly across curbs; always swing wide and check convex mirrors before initiating right turns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Subject 1 examination for commercial heavy trucks (科目一 大型客货车)?

Subject 1 is the mandatory computerized road traffic safety legal knowledge theory test administered by the Public Security Traffic Management Bureau for candidates applying for or upgrading to commercial large truck (Class B2) or heavy tractor-trailer (Class A2) driver's licenses.

What is the passing score and format for Subject 1?

The test consists of 100 computerized multiple-choice and true/false questions randomly drawn from the national question bank, with a 45-minute time limit. Each question is worth 1 point, and candidates must achieve at least 90 points (90%) to pass.

What happens if a Class A or B commercial driver accumulates 12 points in a single scoring cycle?

Under MPS Orders 162 and 163, accumulating 12 points triggers license seizure, mandatory 30-day full-point safety education, the Subject 1 re-examination, and mandatory administrative demotion/revocation of the highest commercial driving category.