What are the consequences if I can't attend the scheduled Subject 4 exam?
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If you successfully schedule the Subject 4 exam but cannot attend, it will be counted as one absence. Here is relevant information about Subject 4: 1. Concept: Subject 4, also known as the theoretical exam for drivers, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. 2. Retake policy: Failing Subject 4 does not require retaking previously passed subjects (Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3). You can independently schedule a retake without additional fees. There are no scheduling restrictions for the safe driving theory exam, but the driving skills test permit is valid for three years. If the applicant fails to complete all exams within this period, previously passed subject results will become invalid.
I had scheduled the Subject 4 test but couldn't attend due to work conflicts, resulting in a full loss of the exam fee—at least 300-400 RMB non-refundable in our area, forcing me to pay out of pocket to reschedule. Rearranging the exam is also troublesome, requiring going through the entire process again, possibly queuing for weeks, delaying the overall timeline to get the driver's license. Worse, multiple absences may be recorded in the exam center's integrity file, limiting future test attempts; for example, each person is typically allowed five attempts per subject, and a no-show counts as one failure. Accumulating too many may affect future eligibility. Although the Subject 3 score is valid for three years, delaying the test for too long may cause you to forget key knowledge, leading to retakes. So my advice is to confirm your schedule one or two days before the appointment and contact the driving school promptly to reschedule if conflicts arise—it saves a lot of hassle and time.
