What are the differences between Subject 1 and Subject 4 in the driver's license test?
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The main differences between Subject 1 and Subject 4 include: the number of questions, question types, content distribution, and focus areas. The basis comes from 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 questions. In Subject 1, the test will automatically submit if more than 10 questions are answered incorrectly, whereas in Subject 4, the test will submit after 6 incorrect answers. Question types: Subject 1 consists of 100 questions, each worth 1 point, with a total test 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 a test time of 45 minutes. The questions are mainly in the form of case studies, images, and animations, with question types including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions, also with a full score of 100. Focus areas: Subject 1 primarily tests basic knowledge of road driving, while Subject 4 focuses on safe and civilized driving practices. To put it simply: Subject 1 is about how to drive, and Subject 4 is about how to drive safely. Although the difference is just two words ("safety"), the emphasis is entirely different. Content distribution: Subject 1 exam content breakdown: Driver's license and motor vehicle regulations account for 20%; road traffic conditions and rules account for 25%; traffic violations and penalties account for 25%; traffic accident handling regulations account for 10%; basic vehicle knowledge accounts for 10%; and local regulations account for 10%. Subject 4 exam content breakdown: Safe driving practices account for 20%; civilized driving practices account for 18%; comprehensive application of traffic signals in real scenarios accounts for 8%; safe driving knowledge in adverse weather and complex road conditions accounts for 16%; emergency avoidance knowledge accounts for 12%; case studies of typical accidents account for 6%; traffic accident rescue and hazardous material handling knowledge account for 10%; and local test questions account for 10%. There is no limit to the number of attempts for Subject 1 and Subject 4 in the driver's license test. If you fail, you can reschedule. Each scheduled test allows two attempts. If both attempts fail, you must retake the test until you pass. Both Subject 1 and Subject 4 are theoretical exams and are part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment. The driver's license test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 1 refers to the exam on traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge; Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills test; and Subject 3 is divided into two parts: road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge. The safe and civilized driving knowledge 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's Order No. 123) does not include "Subject 4."
