How Many Hours Are Required for Subject 4?
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The required hours for Subject 4 vary depending on the type of driver's license. Taking the southwestern region as an example: For C1, C2, and C5 licenses, the required hours for Subject 4 are 10 hours; for A1, A2, B1, D, E, and F licenses, it is 16 hours; and for A3 and B2 licenses, it is 20 hours. Notes on clocking in hours: One hour equals 60 minutes, with effective teaching time not less than 45 minutes. Theoretical study is limited to a maximum of 4 hours per day. If study time exceeds 4 hours, it will be counted as 4 hours. Driving test appointment ranking rules: For first-time appointments for Subject 1, the ranking time is based on when the user's initial application for a motor vehicle driver's license was accepted. For non-first-time appointments for any subject, the ranking time is based on the date of the last exam taken. If a user cancels a successful exam appointment due to personal reasons, the cancellation time will be used as the ranking time. If both the second and third scenarios apply, the most recent time will be used as the ranking time. Subject 4 is an additional safety and civility knowledge test beyond the Subject 3 road test. Officially, there is no "Subject 4." Exam content for Subject 4: Main topics include: safe and civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge. Depending on the type of license being tested, 50 questions are randomly selected from the corresponding Subject 4 question bank, with each question worth 2 points. The exam duration is 45 minutes. If 12 points are lost during the exam, the session is terminated. Question types include true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions. Questions are presented in formats such as case studies, images, and animations, including picture-based questions, scenario recognition questions, and text-based questions. Note: The key theme of the exam is "safety and civility." The fundamental approach to every question is safety and civility. When unsure of an answer, use common sense to judge and select. All questions containing words like "should not," "cannot," or "prohibited" are correct. Questions emphasizing "slow down" or "yield" are also correct. Pay special attention to slowing down in rain, snow, or fog, and always yield to ambulances or police vehicles. There is no limit to the number of attempts for Subject 4, but it must be completed within the specified time frame. If the first attempt on the day is unsuccessful, an immediate retake is allowed. If still unsuccessful, a new appointment must be made, with no additional fees for retakes. However, note that the driving skill permit is valid for three years. If the applicant fails to complete the exams within this period, passed subject scores will be voided. After passing Subject 4, it takes one to two working days to check the motor vehicle driver's license information online. Driving a motor vehicle is not affected, as passing Subject 4 allows the driver to receive the license and legally operate a vehicle. According to Article 19 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": Driving a motor vehicle requires legally obtaining a driver's license. Applicants must meet the driving permit conditions set by the public security department under the State Council. Upon passing the exams, the corresponding category of driver's license is issued by the traffic management department of the public security authority. Drivers must operate vehicles according to the license's permitted vehicle types and carry the license while driving. Therefore, it must be clear that both driving without a license and driving a vehicle type not covered by the license are illegal. As per the first provision of the reply from the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council regarding the interpretation and application of the "Road Traffic Safety Law" and its implementation regulations: Driving a vehicle type not covered by the license is considered unlicensed driving in nature. For penalties, based on the principle of proportionate punishment, lighter penalties may apply under the provisions for driving without a license. Thus, penalties for driving without a license and driving a vehicle type not covered by the license both fall under Article 99, Paragraph 1 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law": Driving without a license, with a revoked license, or during license suspension results in fines by the public security traffic management department and may include detention for up to 15 days.
I remember when I took my driver's license test last year, the subject four required 12 class hours, which were quite useful. The instructor said these were all courses on safe driving knowledge, with each session lasting about 1 hour, totaling exactly 12 hours. I felt these hours weren't just rote learning but simulated many real road scenarios, like what to be careful about when driving at night. After studying, I was less nervous during the test. In practice, the driving school arranged for us to attend classes after work every evening, completing it in a week. They also taught us question-solving techniques and exam precautions, which were very helpful. After all, safety comes first. After passing subject four, my mind was clearer when driving, helping to avoid accidents. Looking back now, although these 12 class hours weren't many, they were definitely worth spending time to thoroughly learn.
