How Many Days Does It Take to Transfer the Subject 4 Exam to Another Location?
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Subject 4 cannot be taken in a different location. In simple terms, Subject 4 must be taken in the same place as Subject 1, as it cannot be taken elsewhere due to different vehicle management offices. Below is relevant information about Subject 4: Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theory test or driver theory test, is part of the assessment for a motor vehicle driver's license. The original exam consisted of the Subject 1 theory test, Subject 2 yard test, electronic Subject test, and Subject 3 road test. According to the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123, an additional theory test is required after the road test. Since this test is conducted after Subject 3, it is commonly referred to as the Subject 4 test. However, the official terminology (i.e., Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include the term 'Subject 4.' Subject 4 separates the requirements related to safe and civilized driving from Subject 1, including knowledge of safe driving skills under complex conditions and emergency handling, and places it after the Subject 3 practical road driving test to further assess the candidate's level of traffic awareness.
I've been driving for ten years and often help friends with transferring their driving test subject four to another location. Generally, the whole process takes 3 to 5 days, but sometimes it can drag on for a week. The reason is simple: you first need to get a transfer certificate from your original driving school, which takes half a day; then you submit the application at the new location with the certificate, ID card, and original test score sheet. Reviewing the materials is the core step, and backend processing usually takes one or two days before you can schedule the test online. The scheduling system is often fully booked, potentially adding another day of waiting. It's advisable to contact the coach at the new driving school in advance to ask about specific requirements, such as whether photocopies or electronic versions are needed. If you have everything prepared, the time can be shortened to two or three days. Don't forget that policies vary greatly between cities—places like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen are faster, while small towns are slower. Safe driving is important, so waiting a few more days to ensure the process goes smoothly is better than rushing.
Last year, I just got my driver's license and transferred to take the subject four exam in another city with my friend. We waited a full four days. First, we spent half a day completing the transfer procedures at the original driving school. Then, we took a high-speed train to the new city, and after submitting the materials, we were told the review would take two days. On the day the review was approved, we immediately booked an appointment on the app and waited another day for an available slot. The whole process was quite tedious but not too difficult. It's advisable to ask local acquaintances for help in checking the situation or join a driving test WeChat group to get real-time information. The content of subject four is the same everywhere, so don’t panic during the transfer—just bring your ID card and a copy of your score sheet. If the new location has fewer people, you might get it done even faster. In short, be patient and don’t overlook details just to save time.
