What are the differences between Subject 1 and Subject 4?
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The main differences between Subject 1 and Subject 4 include: different number of questions, different question types, different proportions of exam content, different exam focuses, and varying levels of difficulty and pressure. The information is based on the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses." Number of Questions: The most obvious difference between Subject 1 and Subject 4 is the number of questions. Subject 1 has 100 questions, while Subject 4 only has 50. In Subject 1, the exam automatically submits if you answer more than 10 questions incorrectly, whereas in Subject 4, the exam submits after 6 incorrect answers. Question Types: Subject 1 consists of 100 questions, each worth 1 point, with a total exam time of 45 minutes. The question types are true/false and single-choice questions, with a full score of 100. Subject 4 has 50 questions, each worth 2 points, and also lasts 45 minutes. The questions are primarily in the form of case studies, images, and animations, with question types including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice, also totaling 100 points. Exam Focus: Subject 1 mainly tests basic road driving knowledge, while Subject 4 focuses on safe and civilized driving practices. In simple terms, Subject 1 is about how to drive, and Subject 4 is about how to drive safely. Though the difference is just the word "safe," the focus is entirely different. Exam Content Breakdown: Subject 1 Content: Driving license and motor vehicle regulations (20%); road conditions and traffic rules (25%); traffic violations and penalties (25%); accident handling regulations (10%); basic vehicle knowledge (10%); local regulations (10%). Subject 4 Content: Safe driving practices (20%); civilized driving practices (18%); application of traffic signals in scenarios (8%); driving in adverse weather and complex road conditions (16%); emergency avoidance (12%); case studies of accidents (6%); accident rescue and hazardous material handling (10%); local test questions (10%). Difficulty and Pressure: Subject 4 includes multiple-choice questions and is the final test in the driving exam, making it more stressful and slightly more difficult than Subject 1. There are no limits on the number of attempts for Subject 1 and Subject 4. If you fail, you can reschedule. Each scheduled exam allows two attempts. If both attempts are unsuccessful, you must retake the exam until you pass. Both Subject 1 and Subject 4 are theoretical exams and are part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The driving exam consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the traffic laws and regulations knowledge test. Subject 2 is the field driving skills test. Subject 3 is divided into two parts: road driving skills and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test. The safe and civilized driving test is conducted after Subject 3, so it is commonly referred to as Subject 4. However, the official term (as per the Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) does not include "Subject 4."
