Is an Appointment Required for Subject 4 Exam?

[Bradley]

Subject 4 requires an appointment, which is generally automatically scheduled for candidates after they pass Subject 3. Below is relevant information about Subject 4: Exam Content: Subject 4 primarily covers 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-traffic accident handling knowledge. Retake Instructions: If Subject 4 is not passed, there is no need to retake previously passed subjects (Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3). Candidates can schedule a retake themselves without additional fees. There are no appointment restrictions for the safe and civilized driving theory exam. However, the driving skill test permit is valid for three years. If the applicant fails to complete the exam within this period, the results of any passed subjects will be invalidated.

[Maximilian]

Of course you need to make an appointment for Subject 4! When I got my driver's license last year, I booked Subject 4 through the Traffic Management 12123 APP first. The day after passing Subject 3, my instructor urged me to open the APP to select a test center and even taught me a trick for choosing the exam date: avoiding weekend peak times makes it easier to get a slot. Remember to screenshot and save the QR code after successful booking, and arrive at the test center half an hour early on exam day for ID verification. By the way, here's a pitfall: my friend forgot to bring the original ID card and made a wasted trip, then had to rebook for a retake. Although the pass rate for Subject 4 is high, it's really important to practice the new regulation questions in the test bank beforehand, especially those about drunk driving and emergency handling.

[MacAngela]

Reservation is mandatory, as I just passed Subject 4 last month and have firsthand experience. Firstly, the system doesn't automatically schedule the exam after passing Subject 3; you need to do it yourself via the mobile app. I booked the test at the nearest test center to my home on the 12123 platform, scheduled for four days later, but almost missed it due to heavy rain that day. Remember to keep the SMS notification after successful reservation, as some people were stopped at the gate for not printing the reservation voucher. Retaking Subject 4 also requires a new reservation, but you must wait ten days before applying. It's advisable to check test center reviews before booking, as some have outdated equipment that can affect your test mindset.

[Roberto]

Booking for Subject 4 is a mandatory step. The entire driving test process requires passing Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3 before you can schedule Subject 4. I booked it right after passing the road test using the computer at the driving school. When booking, make sure to check the exam venue name carefully—I almost selected a venue in a neighboring city. Bring your ID card and booking confirmation to the test, and you can get your driver's license on the same day if you pass. For a retake, you'll need to reschedule with a 10-day interval, but going through the 1,224 questions in the question bank a few times should be enough to pass.

[SanAndrew]

You definitely need to make an appointment! Speaking from personal experience, when I took the Subject 4 test last month, I first selected the exam date on the Traffic Management APP, which shows the remaining slots at the test center. I was able to book afternoon sessions on weekdays quite easily, but weekend slots were particularly competitive. On the exam day, just bring your ID card and the mobile appointment confirmation. Remember not to wear slippers to the test center. A heads-up: if you don't show up after a successful appointment, it counts as a no-show, and you'll have to pay a retake fee for the next appointment. I recommend doing a few mock tests before booking the exam—the real-question test feature in the APP is very useful.