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| 11 regulations you need to know about the A1 driving license test in 2023. (Source: Vietnamnet) |
1. What vehicles can I drive with an A1 license?
According to Clause 1, Article 16 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, class A1 driving license is issued to:
- Drivers operating two-wheeled motorbikes with a cylinder capacity from 50 cm3 to under 175 cm3;
- Disabled person driving a three-wheeled motorcycle for the disabled.
Thus, A1 driver's license can drive two-wheeled motorbikes from 50cc to under 175cc.
2. Conditions for taking the A1 driving license test in 2023
- Being a Vietnamese citizen, a foreigner who is allowed to reside or is working or studying in Vietnam.
- 18 years old (as of the driving test date).
- About cultural level: Not required.
- Not suffering from diseases in group 1 of Appendix 1 issued with Joint Circular 24/2015/TTLT-BYT-BGTVT.
Legal basis: Clause 1, 2 Article 7 Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, Point b Clause 1 Article 60 Road Traffic Law 2008, Article 3 Joint Circular 24/2015/TTLT-BYT-BGTVT.
3. What documents are required for the A1 driving license test?
A1 driving license exam application documents include:
- Application for studying and testing to obtain a driving license according to the form prescribed in Appendix 7 issued with Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT;
- A copy of the identity card or citizen identification card or valid passport with the identity card number or citizen identification card number for Vietnamese people; a valid passport for Vietnamese people residing abroad;
- Copy of passport valid for more than 06 months and temporary residence card or permanent residence card or diplomatic identity card or official identity card for foreigners;
- Driver's health certificate issued by a competent medical facility as prescribed.
(According to Clause 1, Article 9 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT)
4. What parts does the A1 driving test include?
The A1 driving test consists of two parts: theory and practice:
- The A1 driving license theory test consists of 25 questions including:
+ 01 question about the concept;
+ 01 question about serious traffic safety situations;
+ 06 questions about traffic rules;
+ 01 question about speed and distance;
+ 01 question about traffic culture and driver ethics;
+ 01 question about driving techniques or repair structure;
+ 07 questions about road sign system;
+ 07 questions about solving traffic situations and skills to handle traffic situations.
- The practical test for A1 driving license includes the following tests:
+ Follow the figure 8;
+ Go across the straight line;
+ Cross the road with barriers;
+ Go through the rough road.
Legal basis: Section 2.5 Official Dispatch 1883/TCDBVN-QLPT&NL year 2020, points a, b, clause 3, Article 21, Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT.
5. How many points do you need to pass the A1 driving test?
- For the theory test:
The theoretical test time for A1 driving license is 19 minutes.
At the end of the test, if the candidate gets 21/25 questions correct and does not answer any failing questions incorrectly, he/she will pass the theory test and continue to the practical test.
- For the practical exam:
The total score of the practical test is 100 points.
Candidates must score at least 80/100 to pass the practical test and be granted an A1 driver's license.
6. Where to take the A1 driving test?
- For the theory test:
According to Official Dispatch 1883/TCDBVN-QLPT&NL in 2020, the A1 driving license theory test set includes 200 questions, including 20 questions on serious traffic safety situations according to Appendix 1 attached to this document (non-basic questions not related to knowledge and skills for A1 class include: 83 questions on road traffic concepts and rules, 26 questions on transportation operations, 18 questions on traffic culture and driver ethics, 44 questions on driving techniques and 35 questions on repair structure, 117 questions on road sign systems and 79 questions on solving traffic situations and skills in handling traffic situations).
Candidates can practice the A1 driving theory test at home through the iThong application.
- For the practical exam:
Candidates can take the A1 driving test at driving test centers.
7. If I fail the A1 theory test, can I take the practical test?
According to Clause 1, Article 27 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, amended by Clause 16, Article 1 of Circular 38/2019/TT-BGTVT, candidates who fail the theoretical test will not be allowed to take the practical driving test in the picture.
So, if you fail the A1 theory, you will not be able to take the practical exam.
8. If I pass the A1 theory but fail the practice, do I have to take the theory test again?
According to Clause 1, Article 27 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, amended by Clause 16, Article 1 of Circular 38/2019/TT-BGTVT, if a candidate passes the theoretical test but fails the practical driving test in the diagram:
- Theoretical test results are reserved for 01 year from the date of passing the test;
- If you want to take the test, you must meet the age requirements, have a valid driver's health certificate issued by a competent medical facility and be listed in the record of absence or failure of the previous test council or test team.
Thus, if you pass the A1 theory but fail the practice, you will not have to retake the theory test. However, the period of exemption from the theory test is only within 01 year from the date of passing the theory test.
9. If you fail the theory and practice test for A1 driving license, how many times can you retake it?
Clause 1, Article 27 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, amended by Clause 16, Article 1 of Circular 38/2019/TT-BGTVT, stipulates as follows:
- Candidates who pass the theoretical and practical driving test in the picture will be recognized as successful;
- Candidates who are not recognized as passing the exam can re-register for the exam from the next exam session, with the same testing management agency that issues the driving license.
Thus, if you fail the theory or practice test for A1 driving license, you can retake the test until you pass, with no limit on the maximum number of times.
10. How much does it cost to take the A1 driving test?
According to Circular 37/2023/TT-BTC, the A1 driving test fee is as follows:
- Theoretical test: 60,000 VND/time.
- Practical test: 70,000 VND/time.
Note, this is only the driving test fee. In addition, when taking the A1 driving test, there may be other fees such as health examination fees, etc.
11. Can I take the A1 driving test on a scooter?
Currently, candidates will not be allowed to use their own vehicles when taking the A1 driving test, but the vehicle used for the test will be provided by the driving test center. Normally, the vehicle used for the A1 driving test will be a manual car with a chip and a front camera.
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