How soon can I schedule the Subject 4 test after passing Subject 3 in the driving test?
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There are three scenarios for scheduling the Subject 4 test after passing Subject 3: taking the test directly on the same afternoon; no appointment required within 9 days—you can go to the Subject 4 test site with your ID within 9 days of passing Subject 3; third, scheduling after 10 days, with success depending on the current number of test-takers, student priority, and temporary arrangements at the test center. Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theory test or driver theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It includes requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, knowledge of safe driving under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge. Subject 4 test considerations: Test duration: The test lasts 30 minutes. Making mistakes totaling 12 points (6 questions) during the test will terminate the session. Number of questions: Depending on the type of license being tested, 50 questions are proportionally selected from the corresponding Subject 4 question bank. For car licenses, questions are drawn from a pool of 800, while for large vehicle licenses, they are drawn from 1,023. Each question is 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 animated questions, image-based questions, scenario recognition questions, and text-based questions. Retake considerations: If you fail Subject 4, you only need to retake Subject 4. The driving school will schedule the retake, with no limit on the number of retakes. You can retake until you pass, and no retake fees are required for Subject 4. Subject 4 test tips: Strengthen weak areas by identifying the reasons for mistakes. For marked questions, don't just memorize the correct answer. Refer to regulations, textbooks, or reference materials to understand and digest the reasons for errors. Categorize and summarize questions. Refer to the question bank analysis for classification and identify similar questions: Many questions in the bank are similar and easily confused, so they should be analyzed and grouped. For example, traffic signs for walking, hiking, pedestrian crossing, and pedestrian crossing warnings have similar patterns and can be confusing. Grouping them during study helps avoid mistakes. Find memorization techniques: Many questions in the bank involve numbers. Summarizing these numbers can make memorization easier. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3, with Subject 3 divided into two parts. Subject 4 is the colloquial term for the Subject 3 Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge Test and is not a separate subject. Subject 1 refers to the test on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge; Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills test; and Subject 3 refers to the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test. The Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge Test is conducted after Subject 3.
I just finished my Subject 3 driving test and I'm so excited! Right after the test, I asked my instructor online when I could schedule Subject 4. He said in most places you can book directly after the test records are updated, like through the traffic management app. I managed to schedule mine the next day, but had to wait three days for an available slot. My advice is to check your local booking platform immediately after passing, or ask the driving school front desk—they might help expedite the process. Subject 4 is mainly multiple-choice and not too difficult; you can use the waiting time to review the question bank several times. Stay calm and don't stress—I passed in one go after just two days of revision. Regional differences matter though—in big cities with more test-takers, you might wait a few extra days, but usually no longer than a week. Anyway, start preparing your study materials now to save time.
From my experience, booking for Subject 4 right after passing Subject 3 usually doesn't require a long wait. The driving school system will sync your passing record either on the exam day or the next day, after which you can immediately make an appointment. I often hear from friends that the process is quick, with a maximum wait of one or two days, but the actual situation varies by location—in smaller towns, you might take the test the next day; in big cities where test centers have heavier loads, securing a test slot might take three to four days. My advice is to stay in touch with your instructor and use the 12123 mobile app to refresh and check for available slots. By the way, Subject 4 is quite simple, consisting entirely of common-sense safety questions. Start memorizing the questions as soon as you book the test to ensure a smooth pass. Don't worry about delays; this step is usually efficient.
