Can I Take Subject Four Without Passing Subject Three?
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No, you cannot take the Safe and Civilized Driving Theory Test (Subject Four) without the transcript of Subject Three, so you must first pass the Subject Three road test. Below is relevant information: Introduction: Subject Four, also known as the Subject Four Theory Test or Driver Theory Test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. After the implementation of the "Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139 of the People's Republic of China," the Subject Three test was divided into two parts: in addition to the road test, a Safe and Civilized Knowledge Test was added, commonly referred to as "Subject Four," which evaluates "driving ethics." Because this test is conducted after Subject Three, it is commonly called the Subject Four test. Officially, there is no such term as Subject Four. Test Content: The test consists of 50 questions, primarily in the form of case studies, images, and animations, with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90.
I've been through this with my cousin. If you fail the driving test for Subject 3, the DMV system won't release any test slots for Subject 4 at all. After my cousin failed Subject 3 twice, he kept refreshing the 12123 app every day, but the system just wouldn't let him book Subject 4. The driving school instructor said he had to retake Subject 3 first—only after passing could he queue up for Subject 4. After all, Subject 4 is a combined test of theory and practical skills, so you need to prove you can actually drive, right? I suggest getting a training certificate from the driving school. Don’t delay the retake too long—you’ll forget the rules and layout quickly. In our area, you have to wait ten days for a retake, so it’s best to practice while everything’s still fresh in your mind.
