How Long Does It Take to Get a Driver's License After Passing Subject 4 in Dongguan?
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After passing Subject 4, the driver's license is issued on-site, usually within about 2 hours. 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. The main content includes: safe and civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations such as tire blowouts, and knowledge of post-traffic accident procedures. The Subject 4 test consists of 50 questions, primarily in the form of case studies, images, and animations. The test is scored out of 100, with a passing mark of 90. After the implementation of the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123, the Subject 3 test was divided into two parts: the road test and an additional safety and common sense test, commonly referred to as "Subject 4," which assesses "driving ethics." Because this test is conducted after Subject 3, it is commonly called the Subject 4 test. Officially, there is no Subject 4 in the official terminology. Before the test, students can study traffic regulations through driver's license simulation test software on mobile or computer devices.
Last time I took the Subject 4 test in Dongguan, the driver's license arrived quite quickly, in less than a week. At the end of the test day, the staff informed me that the license would be produced and sent after system review, with the exact timing depending on how busy the DMV was. I took the test on Tuesday and received the mailed package with the new license on Thursday. During this period, it's best not to travel around and to keep your phone on to avoid missing any notifications. If you're in a hurry, you can ask the staff after the test if expedited processing is possible—some places allow you to get it on the spot. After receiving it, remember to check all the information, such as your name, photo, and validity period, to ensure everything is correct before driving, or you might run into trouble. Actually, the whole process went quite smoothly; the key is to provide an accurate contact address.
