Can I randomly choose a test center for Subject 4?

[LeAllie]

For the Subject 4 exam, as long as it is within the same prefecture-level city, you can freely choose any test center. If you need to make an appointment, you can log in to the official website of the local traffic police department's vehicle management office, complete the appointment in the reservation system, and print the appointment voucher. Subject 4 is a theoretical test on safe and civilized driving, with no limit on the number of attempts. However, each exam attempt only allows two chances. If you fail the first time, you can retake it immediately. But if you fail both times, you must wait 10 days before reapplying. Although there is no limit on the number of attempts for Subject 4, it must be passed within the three-year validity period of obtaining the "Driving Learning Certificate"; otherwise, the previously passed subject scores will become invalid. The main content of Subject 4 includes requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, knowledge of safe driving in adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for tire blowouts, post-accident handling knowledge, etc. The exam consists of 50 questions selected proportionally from the corresponding Subject 4 question bank based on the type of driver's license being tested. For car licenses, questions are selected from a pool of 1,240, while for large vehicle licenses, they are selected from 1,235. Each question is worth 2 points.

[LaRobert]

I remember when I took my driver's license test last year, you couldn't be too picky about booking the test center for Subject 4. The system automatically matched your location data, so you could only choose from a specified list. For example, since I registered in Guangzhou, the app only showed test centers in Tianhe District and Yuexiu District. If I wanted to choose one in Panyu or Foshan, there was simply no option. This design is quite reasonable—it prevents everyone from crowding into popular test centers and fighting for slots, avoiding the risk of having to queue up early in the morning or being late. However, if you move or have special circumstances, you can try applying online for a change, but the success rate isn’t high. It’s best to book at least a week in advance to be safe. In short, when selecting a test center, consider whether the transportation is convenient to avoid rushing on exam day and affecting your mindset.