What Does the Driving Test Subject 4 Cover?
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Subject 4, also known as the theoretical driving test or driver's theory exam, assesses "driving ethics." The main content includes safe and civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge. Below is an introduction to the content of Subject 4: According to the "Order of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China," the small vehicle question bank contains 1,240 questions, while the large vehicle question bank has 1,715 questions. Some question types in Subject 4 are extracted from Subject 1, focusing on safe and civilized driving requirements, safe driving skills under complex conditions, and emergency handling knowledge. These are tested after the practical road driving exam (Subject 3) to further evaluate the candidate's traffic awareness. Subject 4 has no limit on the number of attempts. If the first attempt on the day is unsuccessful, an immediate retake is allowed. If still unsuccessful, the candidate must reschedule, with no additional fees for retakes. However, it is important to note that the driving skill test permit is valid for three years. If the candidate fails to complete the test within this period, previously passed subjects will be invalidated. Subject 4 Exam Notes: Exam Duration: The test lasts 45 minutes. Making 12 mistakes (6 questions) will terminate the exam. Question Count: Depending on the license type, 50 questions are randomly selected from the Subject 4 question bank—800 questions for small vehicles and 1,023 for large vehicles. Each question is worth 2 points. Question Types: The exam includes true/false questions (1-20), single-choice questions (20-40), and multiple-choice questions (41-50). Questions may involve animations, images, scenario recognition, or text descriptions. Retake Notes: Failing Subject 4 only requires retaking Subject 4. The driving school schedules retakes, with no limit on attempts and no additional fees. Subject 4 Exam Tips: Strengthen weak areas by identifying mistakes. For marked questions, avoid merely memorizing answers. Instead, consult regulations, textbooks, or reference materials to understand the reasoning behind correct answers. Categorize and summarize questions, referring to the question bank for similar questions. Many questions are easily confused, such as traffic signs for walking, hiking, pedestrian crossings, etc. Grouping them helps avoid errors. Use memory techniques: Many questions involve numbers. Summarizing these numbers aids memorization. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3. Subject 3 is divided into two parts. Subject 1 covers traffic laws, regulations, and related knowledge; Subject 2 tests field driving skills; and Subject 3 evaluates road driving skills and safe, civilized driving knowledge.
