How many questions can you get wrong in Subject 4?
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According to the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses', for the Subject 3 road driving skills and safety civilization driving knowledge test, you can only get 5 questions wrong. More than that will result in failure, with a passing score of 90. Each wrong question deducts 2 points, and the full score is 100. Questions 1-10 are true/false; questions 11-40 are single-choice; questions 41-50 are multiple-choice. The test includes image analysis, animated case studies, and text descriptions. 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, Subject 3 was divided into two parts: the road test and the safety civilization knowledge test. Subject 4 is the colloquial term for the Subject 3 safety civilization driving knowledge test and is not a separate subject. Since this test is conducted after Subject 3, it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. Officially, there is no Subject 4. The safety civilization driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3. The scope of Subject 4 includes driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions; identification of common traffic signs, markings, and gestures; accident rescue and hazardous material handling knowledge; comprehensive judgment of violations 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 attempt on the day, you can retake it once on the spot. If you still fail, you need to reschedule, and no additional fees are required for retakes. However, note that the driving skill test permit is valid for three years. If the applicant does not complete the test within this period, the results of any passed subjects will be voided. Subject 4 test notes: Test duration: The test lasts 45 minutes. If you lose 12 points (6 questions) during the test, the session will be terminated. Number of questions: Depending on the type of license, 50 questions are randomly selected from the Subject 4 question bank, with each question worth 2 points. Question types: The test includes single-choice questions (including true/false) and multiple-choice questions. The first 45 questions are single-choice, and the last 5 are multiple-choice. The test also includes animated questions, image-based questions, scenario identification questions, and text-based questions. Retake notes: If you fail Subject 4, you only need to retake Subject 4. You can reschedule the retake through your driving school or on your own, with no limit on the number of retakes. No additional fees are required for Subject 4 retakes. There are a total of 3 subjects in the driving test: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 3 is divided into two parts. Subject 1 refers to the 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 safety civilization driving knowledge test.
I recently just finished the fourth subject of the driver's license test and realized the exam rules are quite important. There are a total of 50 questions, with a full score of 100, and you need at least 90 to pass. So if each question is worth 2 points, you can’t get more than 5 wrong—failing 6 questions basically means you’re out. While preparing, I practiced daily on the 'Driving Test Treasure' app, went through mock tests multiple times, and memorized frequently tested points like traffic signal meanings and emergency handling. Unlike the first subject, which relies heavily on rote memorization, the fourth subject focuses more on practical safe driving awareness, such as how to avoid hazards in accidents. I recommend everyone review their mistake logs thoroughly during preparation instead of relying on luck, to avoid careless errors during the test. Passing this exam means you’re truly qualified to drive on the road, taking responsibility for your own and others' safety.
