Can I Take Subject One and Subject Two Together?
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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 test sequence follows 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 safety 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 can be taken once, and if failed, a retake is allowed. If you do not take the retake or fail the retake, the test process ends, and the applicant must reschedule the test. However, Subject Two and Subject Three retakes must be scheduled 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. During the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of retakes for Subject Two and the road driving skills test of Subject Three cannot exceed five. If you fail the fifth retake, the results of other passed subjects will be invalidated. Notes for Subject Four Test: Test Duration: The test lasts 30 minutes. Making 12 mistakes (6 questions) during the test will terminate the session. 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 1,023. 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. Retake Notes: If you fail Subject Four, you only need to retake Subject Four. The driving school will schedule the retake, and there is no limit to the number of retakes. You can retake until you pass, and no fees are required for Subject Four retakes. Subject Four Test Tips: Strengthen weak areas and identify the reasons for mistakes. For marked questions, do not just memorize the correct answers. Refer to laws, textbooks, or reference materials to understand the reasons behind the mistakes and internalize them. Categorize and summarize questions. Use the question bank analysis to group similar questions: Many questions in the bank are similar and easily confused. For example, traffic signs for walking, hiking, pedestrian crossing, and pedestrian attention are very similar. Grouping them during study helps avoid mistakes. Find memorization techniques: Many questions in the bank involve numbers. Summarizing these numbers can make memorization easier.
I just got my driver's license not long ago, and looking back, I was also curious if I could take the written test (Subject 1) and the driving skills test (Subject 2) together. Turns out, it's really not possible. The process requires you to go step by step—Subject 1 is the theoretical knowledge exam, and you must pass it first before you can schedule Subject 2 to learn driving techniques. Back then, I was too impatient and got stopped by my instructor immediately, who said safety comes first. Without a foundation in the rules, getting behind the wheel right away could lead to accidents, like hitting cones or making wrong maneuvers. Nowadays, you have to wait at least one or two weeks after passing Subject 1 before you can start practicing for Subject 2, giving you time to digest the theory. I remember failing Subject 1 once and regretting not studying traffic signs properly—I only passed after retaking it. Subject 2 takes even more time; I spent three weeks just practicing reverse parking—it’s something you can’t rush. Overall, following the sequence honestly is the most efficient way. Don’t think about shortcuts, or you’ll just waste time and money.
As a veteran driver with decades of experience, I've seen many novices eager for quick success asking similar questions. To be honest, it's impossible to take the theoretical test (Subject 1) and practical driving test (Subject 2) together. The driver's license exam is designed in stages - Subject 1 tests the rules in your mind, while Subject 2 tests the skills in your hands. Theory must come before practice. Why? If you don't know speed limits or traffic signal meanings before actual operation, the road becomes a danger zone. I remember a friend who almost caused an accident by skipping Subject 1 basics - he backed into a fire hydrant and paid dearly for it. My advice: calm down, pass Subject 1 solidly first, then focus on Subject 2 at driving school. A 10-15 day gap between tests is normal. The key is more simulation practice - don't just memorize questions while ignoring real scenarios. Take it slow - arriving home safely is what matters most, especially for beginners who must avoid haste.
