Can I go at 10 o'clock if the subject 4 test is scheduled for 8 o'clock?
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You can communicate in advance, as regulations vary by location. Normally, it is possible. Here is relevant information: Test content: Subject 4 mainly includes safe and civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations such as tire blowouts, and knowledge of post-accident procedures. Retake instructions: If you fail Subject 4, you do not need to retake the previously passed subjects (Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3). You can schedule a retake on your own, and no retake fee is required. There are no scheduling restrictions for the safe and civilized driving theory test, but the driving skill test permit is valid for three years. If the applicant does not complete the test within the validity period, the results of the passed subjects will become invalid.
Booking the exam is as punctual as a train departure. If you schedule the fourth subject test for 8 a.m., showing up at 10 a.m. is definitely not acceptable. The driving test system arranges candidates by time slots, and latecomers are not accommodated. I once witnessed a friend taking the fourth subject test—someone who was half an hour late was directly disqualified by the system and couldn’t even enter the exam center. Worse, rescheduling requires waiting a month, during which you must reapply at the driving school, wasting time unnecessarily. So, arriving half an hour early on the exam day is the safest bet—it helps calm your nerves and avoids unexpected delays. If you live far away, set an alarm the night before, check the transportation route, and even if it means arriving early to eat a sandwich outside, don’t be late.
I'm absolutely qualified to speak on this. Last year during my Group 4 driving test, my batchmate had an 8am appointment but overslept and arrived at 10am - the examiner straight up denied him entry. The test center system locks seats based on appointment times, and arriving over 30 minutes late counts as an automatic no-show. What's worse is that rescheduling requires restarting the entire process: first cancel the appointment at the DMV, wait out the 15-day cooling-off period before rebooking, and during peak testing seasons you might queue for two extra weeks. My advice? Check bus routes in advance, and on test day just take a taxi to avoid traffic delays. Don't forget your ID and appointment confirmation - the facial recognition checkpoint at the entrance takes time too.
The driving test rules are very rigid. If your appointment is at 8 AM, you must arrive and check in before 8 AM. Arriving at 10 AM will definitely be counted as an absence, and the system will automatically release your spot to others. Last time I took the Subject 4 test, I saw latecomers being stopped by security guards at the entrance. Retaking the test not only costs more money but also requires you to reschedule and queue again. It's advisable to leave one hour early, as parking near the test center is usually very difficult—finding a spot can take half an hour. Wearing comfortable shoes is also important, as you'll be standing in line for a long time in the waiting area.
