
Shanghai Subject 1 fourth test session starts at 14:00. Below are the requirements for obtaining a driver's license: 1. Height: Must meet the vehicle type requirements. 2. Vision: Must not be colorblind. 3. Hearing: Normal hearing. 4. Limbs: Must have sound thumbs on both hands, and at least three other fingers on each hand must be sound. 5. Motor function: Normal motor function in upper and lower limbs. Below is additional information for registering for the driver's license test: 1. Photos: Seven 1-inch color photos with white background. 2. Registration fee: Cash, card payment, or bank transfer. 3. ID copy: A photocopy of ID card, with both sides copied on one sheet. 4. Household registration copy: For non-local residents, a residence permit is also required.

When my friend took the driving test in Shanghai, there were four sessions for Subject 4 each day, with the last one usually starting around 3 pm. However, this can vary significantly between test centers. For instance, the Pudong test center might begin at 3 pm, while the Jiading center could adjust it to 2:30 pm. The key is to check the specific test center's schedule you've booked. It's advisable to refresh and confirm the session time on the Traffic 12123 app three days before the test. Also, be aware that schedules might slightly adjust between summer and winter. My neighbor last year encountered a weekend session that started half an hour earlier. Remember to bring your ID card and paper appointment confirmation, and arrive at the test center at least one hour early to be safe, as the security check and queuing can take quite some time.

I chose the fourth session for my Subject 4 test, which was scheduled at 2:40 PM. Actually, the theoretical test sessions in Shanghai's driving exams aren't rigidly fixed. Baoshan test center usually sets the fourth session to start at 14:50, while Songjiang test center commonly schedules it around 15:10. The most reliable approach is to keep an eye on your for the SMS—the vehicle management office will send a notification with the exact minute of entry when your appointment is confirmed. A reminder: don't stay up late the night before the exam, as fourth-session test-takers are most prone to drowsiness and making mistakes. The test center's air conditioning tends to be on the cooler side, so remember to bring a jacket. It's advisable to scout the location in advance to familiarize yourself with the route. Once, while accompanying someone to the test, I saw a candidate who couldn't find the elevator and was delayed by five minutes, almost making them late.

The driving school instructor told me that the last session of Shanghai's Subject 4 test usually ends around 3 PM. However, be aware that after the March reform, night sessions were added, and some test centers now schedule up to five sessions per day. The fourth session might be adjusted to 1:30 PM. It's advisable to carefully check the session descriptions displayed in the system when making an appointment. The Changning test center highlights important notes in red. On the exam day, bringing two bottles of water is practical—I once saw someone get dehydrated from waiting too long. Also, pandemic prevention checks are stricter now, so allocate extra time for health code verification. If you need to reschedule the test, you must do so at least three days in advance. Canceling last minute will count as a failed attempt.

After checking the data from several popular test centers in Shanghai, the fourth session at Qingpu Test Center is fixed at 14:30, while the Zhabei Test Center starts at 15:15. However, test center adjustments are frequent. Last week, the Yangpu Test Center temporarily changed its schedule due to equipment . It is strongly recommended to call the test center's consultation line the day before the exam to confirm the details. Save the emergency contact number in your phone. The lack of charging sockets in the waiting hall is a critical detail—remember to bring a fully charged power bank. Congestion is common when examinees from the third session finish around noon; taking the stairs is faster than waiting for the elevator. Pay attention to the cursor position during the test—some candidates failed because they accidentally answered five questions incorrectly in a row, which is particularly unfortunate.

I just asked the academic affairs teacher at my driving school, and they confirmed that there are indeed differences in scheduling between test centers. For example, the Hongkou test center compresses four sessions into four hours, with the fourth session starting exactly at 2:00 PM, while the Fengxian test center schedules it at 3:30 PM due to fewer candidates. The pre-exam waiting area has an electronic screen displaying a countdown to entry, which is more accurate than verbal announcements. Remember to bring a printed commitment letter, as missing documents now prevent entry. Last year's new regulations require wearing dark-colored clothes for the test, and one woman was asked to leave and reschedule because her floral shirt reflected light. It's recommended to answer the original questions from the question bank first, then tackle the random questions. The system will pop up a reminder in the last ten minutes, so don't panic and change your answers.


