Can You Take Subject Four Directly After Passing Subject One?
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The passing score for Subject One of the driver's license test is 90 points, with a total of 100 questions. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the test consists of single-choice and true/false questions, each worth 1 point, totaling 100 points. If 11 questions are answered incorrectly during the test, the system will automatically submit the paper and end the exam. Subject One, also known as the theoretical test or driver's theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The test content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer with a time limit of 45 minutes. Subject One test content: regulations on driver's licenses and motor vehicle management; road traffic conditions and regulations; road traffic safety violations and penalties; regulations on road traffic accident handling; basic knowledge of motor vehicles; local regulations; knowledge of braking systems and safety devices for large and medium-sized passenger and freight vehicles; specialized knowledge for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trams, and trolleybuses. Subject One test precautions: Candidates should pay attention to their attire during the test—no sandals are allowed, and electronic devices and bags are prohibited in the examination room. Bring your ID card and queue to enter the waiting hall. Observe the precautions and procedures on the large screen, and store personal belongings in lockers before entering the examination room. Upon entering, the identity verification station will assign a seat. Once seated, begin the test, ensuring the camera is aligned with you and adhering to exam discipline. If you fail the first attempt, a retake is available on the same day. If you fail again, you must pay to reschedule. After the test, queue to collect your score report and sign it; unsigned reports are considered invalid. There is no limit to the number of times you can reschedule Subject One. Each subject test allows one retake if failed. If you do not attend the retake or fail it again, the current test session ends, and the applicant must reschedule. In contrast, Subject Two and Subject Three have only five exam attempts each, and rescheduling must be done at least ten days later. If you fail the Subject Three safe and civilized driving knowledge test, the previously passed road driving skills test scores remain valid. The driver's license test consists of three subjects: Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three. Subject One refers to the test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. Subject Two refers to the field driving skills test. Subject Three is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge tests. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject Three, so it is commonly referred to as Subject Four. However, the official term (as per the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include "Subject Four."
I also thought about this when I was getting my driver's license—whether I could skip directly to the Subject 4 safety and civilization test after passing the Subject 1 theory exam. Actually, no. The exam process follows a fixed sequence: first, you must pass Subject 1 (basic theory), then practice field skills for Subject 2 (like reverse parking and other practical operations). Next comes the road test, Subject 3, to assess your actual driving ability, and finally, Subject 4 to reinforce safety awareness. This design ensures gradual improvement in driving skills—skipping steps could lead to accidents. I’ve seen people try to take shortcuts, only for the driving school to reject their application outright, wasting their time. Don’t rush; taking it step by step is safer and more efficient. After passing Subject 1, I recommend scheduling practice with a coach for Subject 2 right away to gradually build experience. Getting a driver’s license is like building blocks—each step needs to be steady.
