How long after passing Subject Three can you take Subject Four?

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According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the waiting period varies depending on the type of license. For a Class C license, after passing the Subject Three exam, you can take Subject Four in the following ways: on the same afternoon without an appointment, within 9 days without an appointment, or by scheduling an appointment after 10 days. Same afternoon exam: Since Subject Four is the theoretical part of Subject Three, most cities allow you to schedule both exams together when booking Subject Three. Therefore, if you pass Subject Three in the morning, you can proceed directly to the Subject Four exam venue in the afternoon. 9-day no-appointment window: With upgrades in driving test services, some cities have introduced a new model allowing candidates to take Subject Four within 9 days of passing Subject Three without an appointment. Candidates can visit the Subject Four test center with their ID card during this period. Test administrators will group candidates into walk-ins (no-appointment) and scheduled groups for efficient management. Appointment after 10 days: Successfully scheduling Subject Four depends on factors such as current test volume, candidate priority, and temporary arrangements at the test center. Candidates nearing their 3-year validity period have higher priority and are more likely to secure a slot. Unexpected events (e.g., pandemic restrictions) may also affect appointment availability. Subject Four, also known as the theoretical driving test or driver's knowledge exam, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It covers topics such as safe and civilized driving practices, handling adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency procedures (e.g., tire blowouts), and post-accident protocols. Subject Four Exam Notes: Exam duration: 45 minutes. Number of questions: 50 questions (2 points each), drawn proportionally from the Subject Four question bank based on license type. Question types: Single-choice (including true/false), multiple-choice, with formats such as animation-based, image-based, scenario recognition, and text-based questions. Retake policy: Failing Subject Four only requires retaking Subject Four. Your driving school can schedule unlimited retakes at no additional cost. Subject Four Exam Tips: Focus on weak areas and analyze mistakes. For marked questions, avoid rote memorization of correct answers. Instead, consult regulations, textbooks, or references to understand the reasoning behind errors. Categorize and compare questions. Many questions in the bank are similar and easily confused. Group them for clearer differentiation—e.g., pedestrian-related traffic signs (walking, crosswalks, etc.). Use memorization techniques. Numeric-based questions can be grouped for easier recall. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject One (traffic laws and regulations), Subject Two (field driving skills), and Subject Three (road driving skills + safety knowledge). Subject Four is the colloquial term for the safety and civilized driving theory test under Subject Three, not a separate subject. The safety theory test is administered after Subject Three.