Can I Take Subject Four After Passing Subject One?
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After passing Subject One of the driver's license test, you cannot directly take Subject Four. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the examination sequence proceeds as Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three in order. Only after passing the previous subject can you proceed to the next. After passing the road driving skills test of Subject Three, you are eligible to take the safe and civilized driving knowledge test. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three, with Subject Three divided into two parts. Subject Four is the colloquial term for the safe and civilized driving knowledge test under Subject Three and is not a separate subject. Subject One refers to the test on road traffic laws, regulations, and related knowledge; Subject Two refers to the field driving skills test; Subject Three refers to the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject Three. Each subject test can be taken once, and if you fail, you can retake it once. If you do not take the retest or fail the retest, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test. However, Subject Two and Subject Three tests must be rescheduled at least ten days later. If you fail the safe and civilized driving knowledge test of Subject Three, the passed road driving skills test results remain valid. Within the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of rescheduled tests for Subject Two and Subject Three road driving skills tests must not exceed five. If you fail the fifth rescheduled test, the passed results of other subjects become invalid. Subject Four Test Notes: Test Duration: The test lasts 30 minutes, and if you make 12 mistakes (6 questions) during the test, the session ends immediately. Number of Questions: Depending on the type of driver's license, 50 questions are randomly selected from the corresponding Subject Four question bank. For car licenses, questions are selected from 800, and for large vehicle licenses, from 1023. Each question is worth 2 points. Question Types: The test includes single-choice questions (including true/false questions) and multiple-choice questions. The first 45 questions are single-choice, and the last 5 are multiple-choice. The test also includes animation questions, image questions, scenario recognition questions, and text-based questions. Retest Notes: If you fail Subject Four, you only need to retake Subject Four. The driving school will schedule the retest, and there is no limit to the number of retakes. You can retake it until you pass, and no retest fee is required for Subject Four. Subject Four Test Tips: Strengthen weak areas and identify the reasons for mistakes. For marked questions, do not just memorize the correct answer. Refer to laws, textbooks, or reference books to understand the reasons behind the mistakes and internalize them. Categorize and summarize questions. Refer to the question bank analysis to group similar questions. Many questions in the bank are similar and easily confused, so they should be analyzed together. For example, traffic signs like "Pedestrian," "Walking," "Pedestrian Crossing," and "Caution: Pedestrian Crossing" have similar patterns and can be confusing. Grouping them during study helps avoid mistakes. Find memory techniques: Many questions in the bank involve numbers. Summarizing these numbers makes them easier to remember.
Just passed the theory test (Subject 1) with great excitement, I thought I could immediately take Subject 4. However, the driving instructor told me it's definitely not possible. Subject 4 can only be registered after passing Subject 3, as it's a theoretical exam on safe driving that requires practical experience as a foundation. As a fresh Subject 1 passer, I now understand this process must be followed step by step: first clearing Subject 1 theory, then mastering various skills in Subject 2's closed-course tests, followed by the road test in Subject 3, and finally Subject 4 to assess comprehensive knowledge. Skipping steps violates regulations, and this sequence is designed this way nationwide in driving tests. There's no rushing it - now I'm preparing to study Subject 2, taking notes during every practice session. The exam sequence shouldn't be disrupted; following procedures steadily is crucial to avoid failing and wasting more time retaking. Patience is key - building a solid foundation matters most.
As an experienced driver who has been driving for many years, I remember asking similar questions when I first got my driver's license. After completing Subject One, you cannot directly take Subject Four. You must first finish the Subject Two field training, such as reversing and S-curve exercises, and pass it before moving on to the road practice of Subject Three. Only after passing Subject Three can you schedule the safety theory exam for Subject Four. The process is set in stone to ensure everyone masters practical skills before reinforcing theoretical knowledge. I was also eager to get my license back then, but rules are rules. Take it slow, don’t rush like I did. Take each step steadily, handle road conditions well during Subject Three, and then confidently tackle Subject Four to safely obtain your license and hit the road.
