What are the four subjects for learning to drive?
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The content of the motor vehicle driver's examination is divided into the Road Traffic Safety Laws, Regulations, and Related Knowledge Examination (referred to as "Subject One"), the Field Driving Skills Examination (referred to as "Subject Two"), the Road Driving Skills and Safe and Civilized Driving Common Knowledge Examination (referred to as "Subject Three"), and the Theoretical Examination (referred to as "Subject Four"). Subject One covers traffic laws and related knowledge, a theoretical written test, with a full score of 100, and a passing score of 90 or above (including 90). Subject Two is field driving, conducted on-site with an actual vehicle. It is only graded as pass or fail. The five mandatory test items, conducted in sequence, are: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, right-angle turns, starting and stopping on a slope, and S-curves. The full score is 100, with a passing score of 80 or above (including 80). Subject Three is road driving—on highways or simulated fields, with an actual vehicle. The examination is entirely monitored by electronic surveillance and traffic police, ensuring greater fairness in the road test. The full score is 100, with passing scores of 90 or above for large buses, 80 or above for large trucks, and 70 or above for other vehicle types. Subject Four is a theoretical examination. Since the implementation of the new traffic regulations on January 1, 2013, a Safe and Civilized Driving Common Knowledge Theoretical Examination has been added after the road test. The difference from Subject One is the inclusion of image analysis and judgment. The test consists of 50 questions, each worth 2 points. The full score is 100, with a passing score of 90 or above.
There are four subjects in the driver's license test. From my experience of learning to drive, Subject 1 is the theoretical exam, where you have to answer 100 questions on a computer, all about traffic rules and driving knowledge. I studied for several days by reading books and practicing on the app's question bank before passing. Subject 2 is the practical test in the driving school's training ground, mainly including difficult maneuvers like reverse parking and parallel parking. When I was practicing reverse parking, I always crossed the line, but the instructor patiently taught me some tips for adjusting the rearview mirrors, and I passed all the tests in one go during the final exam. Subject 3 is the on-road test, where you drive on real streets and are tested on practical driving skills like gear shifting, turning, and parking. I almost forgot to use the turn signal at an intersection, but luckily the examiner reminded me. Subject 4 is also a theoretical test, focusing on safe and civilized driving as well as first aid knowledge. I found it a bit easier than Subject 1, and I got my license right after passing. Don’t rush the learning process; just practice step by step. I recommend spending more time in the car to get a feel for it during Subject 2 and simulating the route a few times before taking Subject 3.
I remember when I first signed up for driving lessons, I was completely confused about the four subjects. Subject 1 started with a pile of books and app questions, studying traffic rules every day like stopping at red lights and going at green lights, and passing it felt quite rewarding. Subject 2 was all about practicing in the driving school's training ground, struggling with controlling the direction while reversing and parallel parking. The instructor said young people learn fast but still need to be careful. On the day of the Subject 3 road test, my heart was racing. The test included starting, changing lanes, and parking, and I was so nervous about breaking any rules on the road. Luckily, I had watched videos of the test area beforehand. Subject 4 tested safety awareness, like how to yield to pedestrians or handle accidents, and after answering the questions easily, I just waited to get my license. Learning to drive really tests your patience. It took me two months from zero to getting my license, and those maneuvers in Subject 2 required several extra practices to get them right.
