Can I retake the test immediately if I fail the first time in Subject Four?

[CadenLee]

Each scheduled exam provides two attempts. If you fail the first time, you can directly proceed to the second attempt. However, if you fail both attempts, you must reschedule the exam and cannot retake it on the same day. Here are the relevant details: 1. Subject One: Subject One, also known as the theoretical driving test or driver's theory exam, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the test covers driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The exam is computer-based, consisting of 100 questions, with a passing score of 90 or above. 2. Regulations: Subject One is part of the teaching and examination outline for motor vehicle driving training. This outline divides the examination into three subjects, organized by the traffic management department of the public security authority. The exams proceed in the order of Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three. Candidates can take the next subject only after passing the previous one. If a candidate fails a subject, they must continue retaking that subject until they pass.

[HarperMarie]

Whether you can retake Subject 4 on the same day after failing depends on the situation. Our driving school instructor mentioned that most regions now offer one free immediate retest opportunity, but the specific arrangements depend on the test center. If the system displays a retest schedule after your first attempt, just wait onsite for your turn. Some busy test centers may postpone retests to the afternoon or next day, in which case you'll typically receive a notification via the driving test app. The most reliable approach is to directly ask the test center staff—they can check real-time retest availability in their system. Remember to stay calm; the pass rate for immediate retests is actually quite high.

[DelNorah]

The retake policies vary significantly across regions! When I accompanied my friend for the Subject 4 test, I noticed that in big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, the test centers are packed on weekends. If you fail, an immediate retake usually means waiting in line until 3 or 4 PM. However, test centers in second- and third-tier cities are more flexible—failing in the morning often allows for an afternoon retake. The key factors are the total number of test-takers that day and the examiner's schedule. After finishing the test, don’t rush to leave; wait in the waiting area for 15 minutes and listen for your name over the broadcast. If you’re unsure, go to the front desk and check the schedule by scanning your ID—their system updates in real time.

[MacAustin]

As someone who just got my license last year, here's my actual experience: After failing the fourth subject test for the first time, the examiner directly asked me to sign and confirm the score, then the system automatically scheduled a retake two hours later. Key points to note: 1. You must wait at the original test center; 2. Do not leave beyond a 200-meter radius (GPS tracking will fail); 3. Before the retake, you can repeatedly review the wrong question bank. At that time, I saw several candidates who left early and missed the broadcast announcement, resulting in being counted as absent. It's advisable to bring a power bank while waiting, so your phone doesn't run out of battery and miss notifications.

[McBryce]

There are three key checkpoints to note for the make-up test on the day of Subject 4. The first checkpoint is the score sheet signing, where you must listen carefully to the examiner's verbal announcement of the make-up test time. The second checkpoint is in the exam system; if it shows "Pending Assignment," you must wait until the status changes to "Scheduled" before entering the exam room. The third checkpoint is identity verification before the make-up test, where you must swipe your original ID card. There's a hidden risk here: if you fail after 11 AM, you might have to wait until the afternoon because examiners take a lunch break, so make sure to eat a hearty breakfast. Last time, I waited until 1:30 PM to take the test and was so hungry I could barely read the questions.

[DeRachel]

Five Key Points to Understand the On-the-Spot Retake: 1. The passing score is 90, and scoring 88 (failing) triggers the retake opportunity; 2. It must be on the same workday, crossing days voids the chance; 3. The system locks the original wrong questions (the two questions I got wrong last time reappeared in the retake); 4. Being caught by exam room surveillance leaving for over 15 minutes automatically disqualifies you; 5. The retake still uses the fingerprint verification from the initial exam. Advice: After failing, take a sip of water to calm down, review the wrong questions in your mind twice, and strike while the iron is hot for a higher pass rate. Last time at our driving school, ten people took the on-the-spot retake, and eight passed.