Can I Take the Subject Three Test Without Completing the Subject Four Videos?

[OBriella]

You can take the Subject Three test without completing the Subject Four videos. Scheduling the Subject Three test does not require completing the study hours for Subject Four. As long as the applicant has passed the Subject One test, they can schedule the Subject Two or Subject Three road driving skills test. Below is relevant information: Introduction: Subject Four is part of the assessment for a motor vehicle driver's license. After the implementation of the "Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China Order No. 139," the Subject Three test was divided into two parts: in addition to the road test, a safety and civilization knowledge test was added, commonly known as "Subject Four," which assesses "driving ethics." Because this test is conducted after Subject Three, it is commonly referred to as the Subject Four test. Officially, there is no such term as Subject Four. Test Content of Subject Four: The 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 knowledge on handling traffic accidents.

[StevenLee]

As someone who has obtained a driver's license, I specifically asked driving schools about this issue. Actually, not finishing all the subject 4 videos doesn't affect registering for the subject 3 exam, as these are two separate subjects. However, the key lies in the subsequent process - after passing subject 3, you must pass subject 4 to get your license, and watching all instructional videos is a prerequisite for taking subject 4. Some students failed to register for subject 4 despite passing subject 3 because they missed some videos, wasting two weeks unnecessarily. It's advisable to plan your time wisely and try to complete all videos before taking subject 3. Nowadays, many driving school apps allow mobile viewing, so you can finish them during breaks between practice sessions. Also, note that the system's hour tracking might have delays, so completing videos at least three days in advance is more secure.

[AshleyLee]

As a driving school staff member, I frequently handle such inquiries. According to regulations, the Category 3 test only requires completing the training hours for Categories 1, 2, and 3, without mandating progress on Category 4 videos. However, the key point is: to schedule Category 4 after passing Category 3, all theoretical video hours must be completed. We've encountered many students rushing to take Category 3, only to find themselves short by a few hours on Category 4 videos, which locks the scheduling system. Although they can make up the videos and reschedule, during peak times, it might take up to half a month to get an exam slot. I recommend students utilize fragmented time, such as watching 20 minutes before bed each day, to easily complete all videos within a month.

[DeLogan]

A student who just passed the Subject 3 test two days ago shares their experience. I took the Subject 3 test when I still had 8 hours of Subject 4 videos left to watch, and I passed smoothly. However, the real trouble came afterward: the driving test system detected that my Subject 4 videos were incomplete and directly locked my exam scheduling permissions. The instructor said this is a nationwide regulation, where theoretical study hours are strictly tied to practical exams. I had no choice but to sit back in front of the computer to finish the videos, which delayed my Subject 4 test by a whole week. My advice is not to follow my detour—bring a tablet or phone when practicing driving, and use break times to watch the videos as soon as the instructor allows. Pay special attention to chapters like night driving and safety & civility, as they contain key exam points.

[EmeryLee]

As a driving test instructor, I've thoroughly studied this process. The system for Subject 3 doesn't check Subject 4 video progress—the test center only verifies ID and appointment credentials. The real pitfall occurs before the Subject 4 exam, when the system validates whether all theoretical learning hours are completed. Last year, a student missed three exam schedules because they were short by two hours of videos. The solution is simple: you can check your learning progress anytime on the 12123 app and make up for any shortfalls immediately. I recommend breaking down Subject 4 videos into smaller tasks, like completing one chapter before each driving practice session. This way, you won’t delay Subject 3 training while making steady progress.

[Ronnie]

I'm also a student currently preparing for my driver's license test, and I specifically checked the traffic management bureau regulations. The subject three test indeed doesn't require completion of subject four videos, but there are two hidden thresholds to note: First, subject four videos include practical knowledge like nighttime light usage, which is covered in the subject three test; second, the exam scheduling rules clearly state that accumulated study hours must meet the standard to activate eligibility for the subject four test. Last week, I practiced subject three during the day and watched the videos at night, finishing all the content in three weeks. The instructor warned that if video progress is less than 90%, even passing subject three could delay getting the license by a month, which really isn't worth it.