Can I Retake Subject 4 on the Spot?
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There are two chances for Subject 4 on the spot. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," not only Subject 4 but all subject exams have two opportunities. After the first attempt, if you fail, there is one retake opportunity. If you still fail the retake, the exam session ends, and the candidate needs to reschedule the exam. Below is a related introduction to the subject exam content: Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge exam (Subject 1) is a written test conducted on a computer, with a full score of 100, and a passing score of 90 or above (including 90). Subject 2: Field driving skills exam (Subject 2) is conducted in a real vehicle on-site, with only pass or fail outcomes. The five mandatory test items, conducted in sequence, include reversing into a garage, parallel parking, S-curve driving, right-angle turning, and starting and stopping on a slope. The full score is 100, with a passing score of 80 or above (including 80). Subject 3: Road driving skills exam (Subject 3) is conducted on a road or simulated site in a real vehicle, with a full score of 100. The passing scores are 90 or above for large buses, 80 or above for large trucks, and 70 or above for other vehicle types. Subject 4: Safety and civilized driving-related knowledge (Subject 4) is a written test with a full score of 100, and a passing score of 90 or above (including 90).
Last time I failed my subject four test and really wanted to retake it immediately to get my driver's license sooner, but the staff just waved their hands and said no, I had to pay the fee first and then schedule the next test, usually waiting about 10 days. That time I felt down after the test, but when I got home, I focused on studying safe driving questions intensively, clarifying the blind spots in traffic rules, and passed easily the second time. This experience made me understand that the test center is fair. Allowing immediate retakes would cause system chaos and gives us time to calmly address our shortcomings, which isn't a bad thing.
