What are the consequences of submitting the Subject 4 exam in less than 15 minutes?
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There is no such regulation for Subject 4, and early submission will not invalidate the score. The specific exam rules for Subject 4 are as follows: 1. Question selection from the Subject 4 question bank: Based on the type of driver's license being tested, 50 questions are proportionally selected from the corresponding Subject 4 question bank, with each question worth 2 points; 2. Exam duration: The exam lasts 30 minutes, and if 12 points are lost during the exam, the session will be terminated; 3. Question types: The exam includes single-choice and multiple-choice questions, with the first 45 being single-choice and the last 5 being multiple-choice; 4. Exam content: Questions include animation-based, image-based, scenario recognition, and text-based questions; 5. Passing standard: A score of 90 or above is required to pass the Subject 4 exam; 6. Retake: If Subject 4 is not passed, only Subject 4 needs to be retaken. The driving school will schedule the retake, with no limit on the number of retakes. Retakes can continue until passed, and no retake fee is required for Subject 4. 7. Post-exam: After completing the exam, candidates must sign a confirmation.
In my teaching experience, I have indeed encountered cases where students submitted the Subject 4 exam too early, less than 15 minutes. Some students were too eager to finish the questions and submitted too quickly, resulting in the system automatically invalidating their attempt and requiring them to reschedule the exam, wasting both time and effort. Having taught many students, I understand that the 15-minute rule is designed to ensure everyone carefully reads the questions—knowledge about safe driving should never be taken lightly. Rushing through the exam might cause you to overlook critical details, which could lead to accidents on the road later. My advice is to take a few minutes to review your answers after completing the questions instead of hastily clicking the submit button—after all, this exam is for your own safety. During practice sessions, it’s also helpful to simulate timed conditions to develop good habits.
Last week, I took the Subject 4 exam. The questions were quite simple, so I finished them quickly and submitted in less than ten minutes. However, the screen popped up a warning saying the time was too short, and no score would be given. I was stunned on the spot. Later, I had to reschedule and waited a month to take the test again, which was really inconvenient. Looking back now, I really regret not spending more time checking, especially those judgment questions about traffic signals. My friends all advised me not to rush—the exam isn't about speed but about whether you've mastered the safety knowledge. Next time, I'll definitely take my time and sit for a while after finishing the questions.
