How long after the completion of Subject 3 can one take Subject 4?
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There are three scenarios for the timing of Subject 4 after passing Subject 3: taking it directly on the same afternoon; no appointment needed within 9 days, as you can take Subject 4 within 9 days after passing Subject 3 by presenting your ID at the Subject 4 test site; or scheduling after 10 days, where the success of the appointment depends on the current number of examinees, the priority of students, and temporary arrangements at the test center. Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theory test or driver's theory 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 post-accident handling knowledge. Notes for Subject 4 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 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, with questions presented as animations, images, scenario recognition, or text descriptions. Retake notes: Failing Subject 4 only requires retaking Subject 4, which can be scheduled by the driving school without limit on the number of retakes, and no retake fees are required. Subject 4 exam tips: Strengthen weak areas by identifying the reasons for mistakes. For marked questions, don't just memorize the correct answers. Instead, consult regulations, textbooks, or reference materials to understand and digest the reasons for errors. Categorize and summarize questions, referring to the question bank analysis for classification and identifying similar questions: Many questions in the bank are similar and easily confused, requiring analysis and categorization. For example, traffic signs for walking, hiking, pedestrian caution, crosswalks, and crosswalk caution are very similar and easily mixed up. Studying them by category helps avoid mistakes. Find memorization techniques: Many questions in the bank involve numbers, which can be summarized for easier recall. There are three main subjects in the driving test: 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, not a separate subject. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; Subject 2 is the field driving skills test; Subject 3 is the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3.
When I took my driver's license test last year, I also encountered this issue. You can usually schedule the subject four exam about one or two days after completing subject three. The exact timing depends on local arrangements—systems in cities update faster, often allowing scheduling on the same or the next day. But don’t rush into the exam hall; use this gap to review the subject four question bank, which covers safe and civilized driving topics like intersection yielding rules and accident handling. I used the 'Driving Test Prep' app to practice hundreds of times and found it slightly easier than subject one. The key is staying calm. I’ve seen friends rush without reviewing and fail, having to wait ten days for a retake, which wastes time. Practice mock tests intensively in the days leading up to the exam to ensure passing on the first try—getting your license sooner means more freedom and safer driving.
