Can the Subject 4 Exam Venue Be Changed?
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Subject 4 exam venue can be changed. Exam venue regulations: Municipalities directly under the central government, cities divided into districts, or public security traffic management departments at the equivalent level shall construct exam venues according to local examination needs and equip them with a sufficient number of exam vehicles. Exam venue standards: The construction of exam sites, road section settings, vehicle allocation, facility and equipment configuration, as well as exam items and evaluation requirements shall comply with relevant standards. Exam sites, exam equipment, and exam systems must pass the acceptance inspection by provincial public security traffic management departments before being put into use. Public security traffic management departments shall strengthen the supervision and management of exam venues within their jurisdiction, and conduct regular inspections of exam sites, exam vehicles, exam equipment, and venue management conditions.
I understand the process of changing test centers for Subject 4 because I've been through it myself. When getting my driver's license, Subject 4 was the theoretical exam, and you could switch test centers within the same region, for example, from District A to District B. You need to log in to the Traffic Safety Comprehensive Service Management Platform or the 12123 APP in advance, cancel your original appointment, and then reselect a test center and time. However, there are a few things to note: rules may vary between cities, usually requiring you to make the change 24 to 48 hours before the original exam, and there are seat limitations; if you try to switch on the exam day itself, it's generally not allowed and might affect future arrangements. I recommend consulting the local vehicle management office in advance or calling your driving school to confirm the details. For example, when I was in Beijing, I successfully switched due to a change in my workplace, but a friend in Guangzhou wasn't able to and had to wait a few extra days. The key is to decide early and avoid delays to prevent complications.