Can I Take the Subject 4 Test If I Failed Subject 2 but Passed Subject 3?
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No, you must first pass Subject 2. Below is relevant information about Subject 4: 1. Concept: Subject 4 is an additional safety and civilization knowledge test added to the Subject 3 road test. Officially, there is no Subject 4. 2. Test content: The test paper consists of 50 questions, mainly in the form of cases, pictures, and animations, with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90. The main test content of Subject 4 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-traffic accident handling knowledge.
I understand your confusion. The driver's license test process follows a strict sequence: you must pass Subject 1 before taking Subject 2, pass Subject 2 to qualify for Subject 3, and only after passing Subject 3 can you attempt Subject 4. If your Subject 2 shows as failed but Subject 3 appears passed, this could be a system entry error or irregular operation, since normally Subject 3 eligibility requires passing Subject 2. My advice is to immediately contact your driving school or test center to verify your records. If Subject 2 indeed wasn't passed, you'll need to retake it first - only after passing can you proceed to Subject 4. Don't be discouraged; many people fail Subject 2 multiple times. The key is persistent practice and retakes. Once you pass Subject 2, your Subject 3 result remains valid, allowing quick progression to Subject 4 for license acquisition. This step-by-step process ensures solid driving skills - don't rush to skip stages.
My experience is quite similar to yours: I failed the Subject 2 test on my first attempt, but miraculously passed Subject 3. I immediately asked my instructor if I could directly take Subject 4. He told me that getting a driver's license is like climbing a ladder—each step must be firmly taken: passing Subject 1 (theory), Subject 2 (field operation), Subject 3 (road test), and Subject 4 (safety knowledge). None can be skipped. If you fail Subject 2, even if your Subject 3 results are still valid, the system will block your eligibility for Subject 4. I later focused on retraining for Subject 2, passed it in one retake, and then proceeded to take Subject 4 to get my license. So, my advice is: don’t dwell on the current situation—first confirm your test records are accurate. If Subject 2 really wasn’t passed, schedule a retake ASAP. With a bit more practice, Subject 2 is totally passable—don’t let it become your stumbling block.
