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How long after passing the driving test subject three can you take subject four?

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JoannaAnn
07/24/25 4:29am

There are three scenarios for the timing of the subject four exam after passing subject three: taking it directly on the same afternoon; within 9 days without an appointment, where you can go to the subject four test site with your ID card within 9 days after passing subject three; and third, scheduling after 10 days, where the success of the appointment depends on the current number of examinees, the priority of the students, and temporary arrangements at the test site. Subject four, also known as the theoretical test for subject four or the driver's theoretical test, 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. Notes for the subject four exam: Exam duration: The exam lasts 45 minutes, and making 10 mistakes (5 questions) during the test will terminate the session. Number of questions: Depending on the type of driver's license being tested, 50 questions are proportionally selected from the corresponding subject four question bank, with each question worth 2 points. Question types: The exam includes single-choice questions (including true/false questions) and multiple-choice questions, with questions featuring animations, images, scenario recognition, and text descriptions. Retake notes: If you fail subject four, you only need to retake subject four. The driving school will schedule the retake, and there is no limit to the number of retakes. You can retake until you pass, and no retake fees are required for subject four. Subject four exam tips: Strengthen error-prone areas by identifying the reasons for mistakes. For marked questions, do not just memorize the correct answers. Instead, consult regulations, textbooks, or reference books to understand and digest the reasons for errors. Categorize and summarize test questions by referring to the question bank analysis to 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 mistakes. Find memory techniques: Many questions in the bank involve numbers, which can be summarized for easier memorization. There are three main subjects in the driving test: subject one, subject two, and subject three, with subject three divided into two parts. Subject four is the colloquial term for the subject three safety and civilized driving knowledge test and is not a separate subject. Subject one refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; subject two is the field driving skills test; and subject three is the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after subject three.

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LeAlexa
08/10/25 10:36pm

Just passed the road test and eager to get your driver's license? Actually, many places now support taking the final theory test (Subject 4) on the same day. Major cities like Shenzhen and Hangzhou have implemented this convenient policy. Last year in Chengdu, I benefited from this - after passing Subject 3, I just signed some papers and walked straight into the theory exam room, receiving my warm-off-the-press license two hours later. Of course, specific arrangements depend on local DMV policies - some smaller cities may require 2-3 days for system synchronization. It's advisable to check with your instructor beforehand and schedule Subject 4 in advance via the 12123 traffic management app. Most importantly, make sure to thoroughly study the Subject 4 question bank beforehand, so you won't be caught off guard when the consecutive testing opportunity arises.

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ZoeLynn
09/24/25 5:32am

Based on my experience as an exam companion, there's no fixed standard for this interval. Last week when accompanying a friend, the staff directly guided us to the second floor for the subject four test right after signing the subject three pass form, with zero waiting time. But last year in my hometown county, the system required at least a 24-hour interval before scheduling subject four. Nowadays most test centers have implemented electronic joint exam systems with fast data synchronization. The only thing to note is the validity period of the driving skills test permit - all subjects must be completed within three years from passing subject one. If you have upcoming business trips or a busy work schedule, it's advisable to reserve a one-week buffer period when scheduling subject four.

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LaAvery
11/07/25 7:44am

The waiting period for the fourth subject test is purely a technical issue. After completing the road test (subject three), the examiner needs to upload video records, and the system automatically compares the deduction items. This process may take only half an hour in well-equipped test centers. However, in older test centers using paper records, manual score entry may be required, taking 1-2 working days. Once, I encountered a system failure during a test and had to wait three days to receive the SMS notification. Currently, the safest approach is to ask the staff on-site after completing subject three or check the test status update on the 12123 APP.

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StLily
12/29/25 2:41am

The examination process varies for different vehicle types. For C1 license candidates, if you complete Subject 3 in the morning, Subject 4 can be scheduled in the afternoon. However, friends who took the motorcycle license test told me they must wait five working days after Subject 3 because manual review of the field test video is required. It's recommended to consult the test center when booking Subject 3, especially to avoid scheduling tests during system maintenance days. A useful tip: choose to take the test in the first batch on weekday mornings for fastest score synchronization. Last time I finished Subject 3 at 8:30 AM and was scheduled for Subject 4 by 10 AM.

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