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How many points are deducted for each wrong answer in Subject 4?

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SamuelMarie
09/09/25 2:57am
According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses", for the Subject 3 road driving skills and safe civilized driving knowledge test, each wrong answer deducts 2 points. You can only get 5 questions wrong before failing, with a perfect score of 100. Questions 1-10 are true/false; questions 11-40 are single-choice; and questions 41-50 are multiple-choice. The test includes picture analysis, animation cases, and text descriptions. The scope of the Subject 4 test covers driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions; identification of common traffic signs, markings, and gestures; traffic accident rescue and common hazardous material handling knowledge; comprehensive judgment of illegal behaviors and case analysis; emergency avoidance knowledge; safe driving knowledge; and driving ethics and civilized driving knowledge. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses", there is no limit to the number of attempts for Subjects 1 and 4. If you fail the first test on the same day, you can retake it immediately. If you still fail, you need to reschedule, and no retake fee is required. However, it is important to note that the validity period of the driving skills test permit is three years. If the applicant does not complete the test within the validity period, the results of the passed subjects will be invalidated. Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theory test or driver theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. 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 the safe civilized driving knowledge test. Subject 4 is the colloquial term for the Subject 3 safe civilized driving knowledge test and is not a separate subject. Because this test is conducted after Subject 3, it is commonly referred to as the Subject 4 test. Officially, there is no Subject 4. The safe civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3. Subject 4 test notes: Test duration: The test lasts 45 minutes. If you lose 12 points (6 questions) during the test, the test will be terminated. Number of questions: Depending on the type of license being tested, 50 questions are selected proportionally from the Subject 4 question bank, with each question worth 2 points. Question types: The test includes single-choice questions (including true/false questions) and multiple-choice questions. The first 45 questions are single-choice, and the last 5 are multiple-choice. The test also includes animation questions, picture questions, scenario recognition questions, and text description questions. Retake notes: If you fail Subject 4, you only need to retake Subject 4. The driving school will schedule the retake, and there is no limit to the number of retakes. You can retake it until you pass, and no retake fee is required. There are 3 subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. The Subject 3 test is divided into two parts. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills test; and Subject 3 refers to the road driving skills and safe civilized driving knowledge test.
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StPiper
09/20/25 7:49am
I've always considered the Subject 4 exam quite important. Each wrong answer deducts 2 points, with a passing score of 90 out of 100, and there are about 50 questions in total. This means you can only get 5 questions wrong at most, otherwise you'll fail the exam. From my perspective, these rules are designed to reinforce safe driving knowledge, with each point corresponding to real road risks. For example, the questions cover topics like night driving or accident handling, and practicing with mock tests can help reduce mistakes. Remember to stay calm during the exam and avoid panicking. Using apps for regular practice is very helpful.
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RicardoAnn
11/03/25 8:12am
I just finished the Subject 4 test not long ago, and I still remember it clearly. Each mistake deducts 2 points. The full score is 100, with 90 being the passing mark—get 6 questions wrong and you're done. The exam time is tight, so you must carefully read every question. I think the best approach is to repeatedly practice the question bank before the test, focusing on memorizing easily confused points, such as intersection right-of-way rules. This scoring mechanism prevents examinees from overlooking details, as it's directly related to driving safety. Once you truly pass, that knowledge will be useful when you hit the road.
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Brooks
12/17/25 8:13am
In the Subject 4 exam, each incorrect answer deducts 2 points. The total score is set at 100 points, with a passing score of 90, and the number of questions is usually within 50. Therefore, the error limit is set at around 5 questions. This reflects the exam's attention to detail, as each mistake can lead to a drop in score. I recommend that candidates familiarize themselves with question types, such as multiple-choice or true/false questions. The correct approach is to systematically study driving knowledge and avoid last-minute cramming. Once a question is missed, it's essential to ensure that other questions are answered as correctly as possible.
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