Can I Take Subject Four After Passing Subject Two?
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You cannot take Subject Four first. Without the transcript of Subject Three, you cannot take Subject Four, so you must pass Subject Three first. Here is additional information: Subject Four: The so-called "Subject Four" is the "Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge Test" of Subject Three, which is the final part of Subject Three. The test is conducted in a computer room rather than in a motor vehicle, and it is only taken by candidates who have passed the road test of Subject Three. Therefore, it is separately referred to as "Subject Four." The content of Subject Three generally includes: vehicle preparation, simulated lighting test, starting, driving in a straight line, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, parking by the roadside, driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting other vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. The Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge Test includes: safe and civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge.
I was also thinking about this right after passing Subject Two. Normally, you have to pass Subject Three before taking Subject Four, but it varies by region. For example, our local DMV requires passing Subject Three before scheduling Subject Four, but a friend who got their license last year said their area allows taking Subject Four right after passing both Subject Two and Three. It's best to check the exam schedule on your local traffic management app or have your driving school coach check the system. Also, a heads-up: the Subject Four question bank added over 30 new questions this year, so brushing up in advance is a good idea to avoid last-minute panic. While your Subject Two skills are still fresh, it's wise to arrange Subject Three training with your coach ASAP.
As a driving instructor who frequents the exam sites, I've seen too many students ask about this. In the official process, there must be a road test (Subject 3) between Subject 2 and Subject 4. After passing Subject 2 in the system, you can't schedule Subject 4 until Subject 3 is completed in the exam status bar. If you're in a hurry to get your license, here's a tip: start practicing Subject 4 questions with the latest regulations on the driving test app now. Once you pass Subject 3 and sign to confirm your score at the exam site, immediately ask the staff if you can take Subject 4 on the same day. Last month, one of my students took all three subjects consecutively and got their license in the afternoon.
Just got my license last week, let me share my experience. The system only shows your Subject 2 results as 'pending status' - you must pass Subject 3 to unlock eligibility for Subject 4. Our test center has rigid rules: after Subject 3, you must wait three working days before the Subject 4 booking channel opens. Here's a time-saving trick: complete all 2000 Subject 4 practice questions first, then immediately visit the service window after Subject 3 to check for last-minute test slots - sometimes noon cancellations can get you in. Remember, the new Subject 4 regulations added tunnel escape questions, which trip up most candidates.
