Can I Take the Subject 4 Test Directly?
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Subject 4 cannot be taken directly; online appointment is required in advance. Below is relevant information about Subject 4: Main Content: 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. Test Method: Depending on the type of driver's license being tested, 50 questions are proportionally selected from the corresponding Subject 4 question bank. For car licenses, questions are selected from a pool of 1240, while for large vehicle licenses, they are selected from 1235 questions. Each question is worth 2 points. The test duration is 45 minutes, and the test terminates if 12 points (6 questions) are answered incorrectly during the process.
I remember thinking the same way when I was getting my driver's license—wondering if I could skip straight to the fourth test. But my instructor told me absolutely not. The fourth test is actually the theoretical exam on safe and civilized driving, and you can only take it after passing the first test on traffic regulations, the second test on parking and hill starts in the driving range, and the third test on the road. The reason is simple: the driver's license test is designed to be very strict, with no steps skipped—otherwise, they'll stop you right at the test center, and you'll have wasted your trip. Back then, I was a bit impatient and wanted to get my license quickly, but after understanding the process, it made sense—first learn the rules, then practice the skills, and finally test your safety awareness to protect yourself and others. My advice is to follow the steps properly and don’t try to cut corners—it’ll just waste your time and money.
