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What is Tested in Driving License Subject 4?

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LeEllie
07/23/25 4:53pm

Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theoretical test or driver's theoretical test, evaluates "driving ethics." The main content includes safety 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 the Subject 4 test: 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 derived from Subject 1, focusing on safety and civilized driving requirements, safe driving skills under complex conditions, and emergency handling knowledge. These are separated and conducted after the "Subject 3" practical road driving test to further assess the candidate's traffic awareness. There is no limit to the number of attempts for Subject 4. If the first attempt on the same day is unsuccessful, a retake can be conducted immediately. If still unsuccessful, a new appointment is required, and no retake fee is charged. However, it is important to note that the driving skill permit is valid for three years. If the applicant fails to complete the test within the validity period, the results of previously passed subjects will be voided. Subject 4 Test Notes: Test Duration: The test lasts 45 minutes. If 12 points (6 questions) are answered incorrectly during the test, the session will be terminated. Number of Questions: Depending on the type of license being tested, 50 questions are randomly selected from the corresponding Subject 4 question bank. For small vehicle licenses, questions are selected from 800, while for large vehicle licenses, they are selected from 1,023. Each question is worth 2 points. Question Types: The test includes single-choice questions (including true/false questions) and multiple-choice questions. The first 45 questions are single-choice, and the last 5 are multiple-choice. The test also includes animation questions, image questions, scenario recognition questions, and text-based questions. Retake Notes: If Subject 4 is not passed, only Subject 4 needs to be retaken. The driving school will schedule the retake, and there is no limit to the number of retakes. No retake fee is required for Subject 4. Subject 4 Test Tips: Strengthen weak areas and identify reasons for mistakes. For marked questions, do not just memorize the correct answer. Instead, refer to regulations, textbooks, or reference materials to understand the underlying reasons and internalize them. Categorize and summarize questions. Refer to the question bank analysis for classification and identify similar questions: Many questions in the bank are similar and easily confused, so they should be analyzed and grouped. For example, traffic signs for walking, hiking, pedestrian crossing, and pedestrian crossing warnings are very similar and easily mixed up. Grouping them during study helps avoid mistakes. Find memorization techniques: Many questions in the bank involve numbers. Summarizing these numbers can make memorization easier. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3, with Subject 3 divided into two parts. Subject 1 refers to the traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test. Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills test. Subject 3 refers to the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test.

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KinsleyAnn
08/10/25 12:37pm

The Subject 4 test is essentially a theoretical exam on safe and civilized driving, which I just passed last month! It assesses practical safety awareness in driving with a total of 50 questions, all multiple-choice and true/false items. The content covers topics like traffic sign recognition, handling severe weather conditions, rules for using lights at night, and knowledge on dealing with emergencies. For example, it might ask what to do if you experience a sudden tire blowout on the highway or how to yield to an ambulance. I remember questions also included the dangers of drunk driving and the correct procedures to follow after an accident. A score of 90 is required to pass. When I practiced with the app, I focused on complex road conditions and first-aid measures because these topics can genuinely save lives in real driving situations.

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Maeve
09/22/25 6:53am

I'm quite familiar with the content of Subject 4 test, which mainly focuses on safe driving awareness and civilized driving norms. The exam tests your ability to recognize the meanings of various traffic signs and markings, such as the differences between solid and dashed yellow lines. It also covers response methods in special scenarios, like slowing down and turning on fog lights during heavy rain, or not changing lanes arbitrarily in tunnels. Additionally, emergency handling knowledge is a must, such as how to escape if the vehicle suddenly catches fire, or how to slow down when encountering pedestrians crossing the road. I recommend reviewing defensive driving materials during preparation, as questions often test how to prevent accidents. This test isn't just about obtaining a license, but also about cultivating safe driving habits.

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DelDaisy
11/05/25 10:13am

Subject 4 tests theoretical knowledge of safe and civilized driving. When I took the exam, there were 50 questions including multiple-choice and true/false types. The question scope is quite broad: for example, you need to understand the meaning of specific traffic signs and know the rules for using lights in various road conditions. The exam focuses on emergency handling sections, such as escape procedures when a vehicle falls into water and the correct operation process during a tire blowout. It also asks about specific regulations on yielding to pedestrians, speed limit requirements in bad weather, and the dangers of fatigued driving. I think the easiest way to review is to repeatedly practice the question types with high error rates while doing mock tests, especially those tricky questions.

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