Can I Take the Subject Four Test After Passing Subject Two?
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You cannot take the Subject Four test after passing Subject Two. Below is relevant information about Subject Two: Introduction: Subject Two, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination, specifically referring to the field driving skills test. Subject Two Test Items for Small Vehicles (C1/C2): Include five mandatory test items—reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turn). Some regions may include a sixth item, such as highway toll card collection. Subject Two Test Items for Large Vehicles (A1/A2/A3/B1/B2): Include pile test, hill start, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, curve driving, right-angle turn, narrow gate passing, continuous obstacle negotiation, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turn, as well as simulations for highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
Having been a driving instructor for decades, I often get asked by students if they can take the fourth subject test right after passing the second. The answer is no. The driver's license exam process is very clear: first comes Subject 1 (theory), followed by Subject 2 (field test, such as reverse parking and hill starts). Only after passing these can you proceed to Subject 3 (road test), and then Subject 4 (safety theory). This step-by-step approach ensures that learners build a solid foundation in Subject 2 before testing their on-road adaptability in Subject 3. Once these are cleared, Subject 4 evaluates their safety awareness. Skipping steps is futile because the DMV won’t allow registration. I’ve seen many eager beginners waste time trying to jump to Subject 4 after Subject 2. Instead, they should focus on mastering practical skills in Subject 3, learning techniques from their instructor thoroughly to pass in one go—saving time and ensuring safety.
