Must I Take Subject 4 Within 10 Days After Passing Subject 3?
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There is no fixed time interval between passing Subject 3 and taking Subject 4, and it may vary depending on different periods. From the date of enrollment when you establish a student record at the vehicle management office, the admission ticket is valid for three years, meaning all subjects must be completed within this period. If you fail to take Subject 4 within three years, the previous three subjects will be invalid. There is no limit to the number of attempts for Subject 4, as long as you pass it within the validity period of the driving test, and no additional fees will be charged. At least two exams will be scheduled within one month. Additional Information: The main content of Subject 4 includes: 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 driving 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 1235 questions, while for large vehicle licenses, they are also drawn from 1235 questions, with each question worth 2 points. The exam duration is 45 minutes, and making 12 mistakes (6 questions) will terminate the exam. The question types include true/false questions (1-22), single-choice questions (23-45), and multiple-choice questions (46-50). Exam questions may include image-based questions, scenario recognition questions, and text-based narrative questions.
After passing Subject 3, I also heard about the so-called 'must take Subject 4 within 10 days' rule, but my personal experience proved otherwise. Due to work commitments, I delayed taking it for 20 days and still obtained my license smoothly. Upon consulting my instructor, I learned that most regions actually allow a 30-day window after passing Subject 3 to schedule Subject 4, giving students ample revision time. Some people rush to take it within 10 days only to fail due to insufficient preparation, which is counterproductive. While getting your license earlier means enjoying driving freedom sooner, don't push yourself too hard. I recommend checking with your driving school or local transport bureau's website to avoid misinformation. Solid mastery of safe driving knowledge is what truly matters—thorough preparation is key.
As a novice who just signed up for the driving test, I was once nervous about whether I had to take the subject four test within 10 days after completing subject three, otherwise I would have to start over. After asking the coach, he reassured me that it's not that strict, as most regions don't have a mandatory 10-day deadline. Subject four is a safety theory test with a lot of content, and I need time to study it thoroughly. The coach said the test center will schedule the time based on the queue, and I just need to make an appointment a few days in advance. If I rush to take the test, it's easy to forget details, such as pedestrian priority rules or how to handle rain and snow conditions. Safe driving is a lifelong skill, so don't let time pressure affect the results. My advice is to focus on learning the question bank, adjust your mindset, and then choose a suitable day to take the test. Don't let rumors add to your burden.
