
It can be scheduled from Monday to Friday, depending on the appointment time. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Exam content: Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theoretical exam 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 exam was divided into two parts: besides the road test, a safe and civilized driving test was added, commonly referred to as "Subject 4," which evaluates "driving ethics." Since this test is conducted after Subject 3, it is commonly called the Subject 4 exam. However, there is no official term "Subject 4" in the actual regulations. 2. Exam format: The test paper consists of 50 questions, mainly in the form of case studies, images, animations, etc. The total score is 100, with a passing score of 90.

As a driving school instructor, the most frustrating issue we face when helping students schedule the Subject 4 test is this misconception. Many assume there are fixed exam dates, but in reality, it entirely depends on the local DMV's scheduling. I advise students to immediately log into the Traffic Management 12123 APP after passing Subject 3. By accessing the 'Exam Appointment' section, they can view available slots for the next ten days. In big cities, tests are usually available daily, but weekends get booked especially fast. Smaller towns might only open two days a week. The key is to book early—the system allocates seats based on your queue position. Last week, our student Xiao Wang learned this the hard way by waiting until Thursday to book, ending up with a slot the following Wednesday. With the summer break surge, it's best to avoid end-of-month rushes. Remember to bring your ID card, and don’t lose your score sheet—you can get your license the same day after passing.

When I first got my driver's license last year, I was also confused about the timing for Subject 4. After checking the 12123 APP for three days, I found that Beijing Haidian test site offers 3-4 sessions on weekdays, with afternoon slots being easier to book than mornings. However, Changping test site only opens on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The most surprising was Tongzhou test site, which even had a 6 PM session. Once, I booked a Wednesday morning test, but due to a system glitch, it was postponed to Friday—proving there's no fixed schedule. From my experience, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the easiest to book, avoiding the Monday and Friday rush. I recommend booking five days in advance and choosing less popular test sites for higher success rates. Also, remember not to wear slippers to the exam—my friend got turned away for that once.

Student drivers should pay special attention to time management. Test centers near university towns are usually concentrated from Wednesday to Friday, and you can generally book a slot within a week if you avoid finals season. Remember to practice questions on the driving test app in advance and only take the test when your score exceeds 92. Last month when I took the test in Suzhou, I found that the industrial park test center added special weekend sessions. But note that student IDs cannot replace ID cards—my roommate made a wasted trip because of this. Recently, evening test sessions have been added, allowing you to finish by 7 PM and still make it back to campus before curfew.


