Do many people fail Subject 4?

[Kiara]

Not many people fail Subject 4. The 50 questions are randomly selected and generally quite simple. If you passed Subject 1 smoothly, then Subject 4 should be relatively easy. Below is relevant information about Subject 4: Introduction: Subject 4, also known as Subject 4 theoretical test or driver's theoretical test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. After the implementation of "Order No. 139 of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China," Subject 3 test was divided into two parts: besides the road test, a safety and civilized driving knowledge test was added, commonly referred to as "Subject 4," which assesses "driving ethics." Since this test is conducted after Subject 3, it is commonly called Subject 4. Officially, there is no such term as Subject 4. Test format: The test consists of 50 questions, primarily in the form of case studies, images, animations, etc., with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90.

[MacClayton]

Indeed, there are people who fail the Subject 4 test, but far fewer than those who fail Subject 2 or Subject 3. I've seen many examinees let their guard down thinking Subject 4 is easy, rushing to take the test without completing the question bank, only to fail immediately when encountering a few unfamiliar multiple-choice questions. Others have unstable test-taking mindsets, accidentally clicking the wrong answers with a trembling hand, especially when judging animation-based questions where they easily stumble. However, the overall pass rate is quite high since it's all theoretical knowledge—studying diligently for three to five days usually guarantees success. Having accompanied friends to take the test twice, I noticed maybe one or two out of ten need to retake it. I recommend focusing on reviewing all traffic sign questions before the test and carefully examining animation questions frame by frame to avoid most pitfalls.

[MakaylaRose]

Last week, I just accompanied my cousin to complete Subject 4 of the driving test. Out of over thirty people in their exam room, four failed. The proctor mentioned that most of those who failed started to get careless towards the later questions, not reading them carefully, especially when encountering questions about accident liability, which confused them. In reality, the Subject 4 question bank only has a little over a thousand questions, which is much less stressful compared to the psychological pressure of Subject 2’s field test. My driving instructor said that among all the students they’ve coached, they’ve never seen anyone fail Subject 4 twice, but they reminded us to pay special attention to new regulation questions, like the one about seat belt usage standards that came out in April, which many people answered incorrectly. The key is to repeatedly review the wrong question sets and keep mock test scores consistently above 94 points before going to the exam room—that’s a sure pass.

[VanArcher]

The failure rate for Subject 4 is generally not high, but it varies by region. Some examiners say the first-time failure rate in big city test centers may be less than 10%, while it's higher in smaller areas because many students think the question banks are identical and skip local questions. Common failure points include confusion about tunnel driving and emergency braking. My neighbor failed last time on the question about how to handle tire skidding in rainy weather. Actually, Subject 4 doesn't require rote memorization—it's more about understanding driving logic. For example, for the question about parking distance near a bus stop, just remember the 30-meter rule. When practicing with apps, focus on multiple-choice questions, especially those with three correct options, as they're the easiest to miss.

[LukasAnn]

When I took the driving test last year, about 8% of the students in our driving school failed the fourth subject. The examiner said the main problems were with two types of people: one was young students who rushed through the questions, insisting on finishing in 20 minutes when they had 45 minutes, and ended up misreading the questions; the other was middle-aged students who answered based on old experience and were completely lost when encountering new first aid knowledge questions. The most common stumbling block was the traffic police hand signal questions. I’ve seen people mix up the signals for slowing down and pulling over. My advice is not to rush to click the next question, especially for image-based questions—take a few extra seconds to think. Actually, the simulation system set up on the test center’s computer is closer to the real difficulty than mobile apps, and trying it out half an hour in advance is very helpful.

[DelWyatt]

Indeed, there are people who fail the subject four exam, but the proportion is significantly lower than the previous subjects. A friend of mine who worked as an instructor collected some data, and he said the retake rate is about 12%, with most failing by just one or two questions. The most common mistakes are concentrated on nighttime light usage and emergency handling, such as how to control the steering wheel during a tire blowout. There's also a less-known topic about disabled parking space signs, which nine out of ten students get wrong. Actually, retaking the exam after failing is quite convenient—you can schedule it after just seven days, much quicker than retaking subject two. The key is to practice more local-specific questions. For example, in our coastal city, they love to test on driving precautions during strong typhoon weather, and these questions not covered in the national standard question bank are the real hidden dangers.