How many days after completing Subject 3 can you take Subject 4?

[SimonAnn]

You can schedule Subject 4 one week after completing Subject 3, and it may take around 15 days for slower processes. More relevant information is as follows: 1. During the Subject 4 test, many students are not very familiar with road markings and signs. The Subject 4 exam includes scenarios such as encountering a red light ahead, pedestrians ahead, students ahead, buses ahead, bicycles ahead, no parking on the roadside, no boarding or alighting on the roadside, slowing down when approaching a crosswalk, and being cautious when encountering wild animals. 2. A driver's license, also known as a driving permit, is a document issued by the government transportation department to individuals who qualify to drive, usually in the form of a card. To obtain a driver's license, one must meet the minimum age requirement and pass the driving test.

[MacMolly]

I was also super concerned about this right after passing the Subject 3 test. It really varies by location—some cities allow you to take Subject 4 on the same day if the test center has availability, but most cities require a three-to-five-day wait, mainly for the driving school to upload your records to the DMV system. My advice is to ask your instructor immediately after passing Subject 3 or check the Traffic Management 12123 APP—the available Subject 4 test slots shown there are the most accurate. If the APP doesn’t show any open slots, don’t just wait around; call the test center directly to confirm how many days it takes to process the records. Some smaller cities have slower efficiency and may take over a week. Oh, and don’t forget to practice for Subject 4—don’t get so caught up waiting that you end up failing the test.

[DiPaige]

It depends on regional policies! When I took the test in Guangzhou, I could take the third and fourth subjects consecutively—passing the third in the morning and directly entering the fourth in the afternoon. But my cousin in our hometown county had to wait for the driving school's document review, which took a full four days before he could take the test. The key point is the speed of file transfer: the traffic management office must receive the electronic files before unlocking the appointment permission. Here’s a tip—after passing the third subject, keep refreshing the 12123 traffic management app. As soon as the fourth subject appointment slot appears, grab it immediately, as spots in popular test centers disappear fast. Note that after submission, the files still need review, and system maintenance might delay things by two or three more days. I recommend bringing some snacks and camping on the app—new slots often drop at midnight.

[DeMadeline]

The shortest waiting time is the next day, while the longest could be up to half a month. I managed to schedule mine on the third day after passing, but a friend got stuck for over ten days due to a system upgrade. Three factors affect the speed: first, the efficiency of the DMV's review process—major cities usually complete it within 48 hours; second, the speed at which the driving school submits materials—if the school is slow, you might need to follow up daily; third, the availability of test slots—peak seasons in tourist cities may require queuing. A special reminder: make sure to confirm and sign your Road Test (Subject 3) score sheet on the spot to ensure its validity. Some students had to resubmit due to illegible signatures, delaying the process by a week. When scheduling the test, don’t just check the date—note that the test location might differ from the Subject 3 exam site.