How long after passing Subject 3 can you take Subject 4?
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There are three scenarios for the timing of the Subject 4 exam after passing Subject 3: taking the exam directly in the afternoon of the same day; no appointment required within 9 days, as you can take the Subject 4 exam within 9 days after passing Subject 3 by presenting your ID at the exam site; third, scheduling after 10 days, where the success of the appointment depends on the current number of examinees, the priority of the student, and temporary arrangements at the exam site. Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theoretical exam or driver's theoretical exam, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It includes requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, knowledge of safe driving under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and knowledge of post-accident procedures. Subject 4 exam considerations: Exam duration: The exam lasts 45 minutes, and making 12 mistakes (6 questions) during the exam will terminate the session. Number of questions: Depending on the type of driver's license being tested, 50 questions are selected proportionally from the corresponding Subject 4 question bank, with each question worth 2 points. Question types: The exam includes single-choice questions (including true/false questions) and multiple-choice questions. Questions 1-10 are true/false, 1-40 are single-choice, and 1-50 are multiple-choice. The exam also includes animated questions, picture-based questions, scenario recognition questions, and text-based questions. Retake considerations: Failing Subject 4 only requires retaking Subject 4, which can be scheduled by the driving school. There is no limit to the number of retakes, and you can retake until you pass. No retake fees are required for Subject 4. Subject 4 exam tips: Strengthen weak areas and identify the reasons for mistakes. For marked questions, do not just memorize the correct answers. Instead, consult regulations, textbooks, or reference materials to understand and digest the reasons for the mistakes. Categorize and summarize questions. Refer to the question bank analysis for classification and find similar questions: Many questions in the bank are similar and easily confused, so they should be analyzed and summarized. For example, traffic signs for walking, hiking, pedestrian attention, crosswalks, and crosswalk attention have similar patterns and can be confusing. Learning them by category reduces errors. Find memory techniques: Many questions in the bank involve numbers, which can be summarized for easier memorization. The driver's license test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3, with Subject 3 divided into two parts. Subject 4 is the colloquial term for the Subject 3 safe and civilized driving knowledge test and is not a separate subject. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge exam; Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills exam; Subject 3 refers to the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge exam. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3.
I just passed my driving test and remember that right after the road test (Subject 3), the driving school helped me schedule the Subject 4 exam, usually within a day or two, at most no later than a week. The knowledge is still fresh in your mind—definitely don't delay too long. If you wait several weeks, you might forget all those traffic signs and safety rules. When preparing for Subject 4, I practiced questions daily on the driving test app, which really helped, especially with accident handling. I suggest you strike while the iron is hot, book it ASAP, and get your license early to hit the road happily. No need to waste time reviewing repeatedly.
From my experience teaching driving, it's best to complete Subject Four within two or three days after passing Subject Three. Many driving schools can schedule the exam on the same day, but if you're not ready, booking it three days later is also suitable. Subject Four is all multiple-choice questions, testing common knowledge of safe driving. Delaying it risks encountering rule updates or memory decline, which can easily lead to failure. I recommend familiarizing yourself with the theoretical question bank right after passing Subject Three. You can book the exam with just a few taps on an app. This way, it's convenient to finish everything in one go, avoiding unnecessary complications.
