When can I take the Subject 4 test after passing Subject 3?
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After passing Subject 3, the timing for taking Subject 4 falls into three scenarios: taking it directly on the same afternoon; within 9 days without an appointment, where you can take the Subject 4 test at the designated location within 9 days after passing Subject 3 by presenting your ID; or scheduling after 10 days, with the success of the appointment depending on the current number of examinees, the priority of students, and temporary arrangements at the test center. Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theoretical test or driver's theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It includes requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, knowledge of safe driving under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge. Subject 4 Test Notes: Test Duration: The test lasts 30 minutes, and making 12 mistakes (6 questions) during the test will terminate the session. Number of Questions: Depending on the type of driver's license being tested, 50 questions are proportionally selected from the corresponding Subject 4 question bank. For car licenses, questions are selected from 800, while for large vehicle licenses, they are selected from 1,023, with each question 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 animated questions, picture-based questions, scenario recognition questions, and text-based questions. Retake Notes: If you fail Subject 4, you only need to retake Subject 4. The driving school will schedule the retake, and there is no limit to the number of retakes. You can retake it until you pass, and no additional fees are required for Subject 4 retakes. Subject 4 Test Tips: Strengthen weak areas and identify the reasons for mistakes. For marked questions, don't just memorize the correct answers. Instead, refer to regulations, textbooks, or reference books to understand the reasons behind the mistakes 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 attention, crosswalks, and crosswalk attention have similar patterns and can be confusing. Grouping them during study reduces errors. 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 4 is the colloquial term for the Subject 3 Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge Test and is not a separate subject. Subject 1 refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test; Subject 2 refers to the field driving skills test; and Subject 3 refers to the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test is conducted after Subject 3.
The day I passed the Subject 3 test, my instructor urged me to sign up for Subject 4 right away. He said the theory test can usually be scheduled immediately after the road test, but it depends on the local DMV's appointment availability. I quickly checked the driving school app and found an afternoon slot, so I went straight to take the exam. The whole process went smoothly, and everything was done within two hours. I recommend not delaying—prepare actively for Subject 4 right after passing Subject 3, as the safety knowledge is still fresh in your mind and easier to grasp. Download some question bank apps for practice, and you can usually pass on the first try.
