When Can You Schedule the Subject Four Exam After Passing Subject Three?

[Guzman]

According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," the time varies depending on the type of license. Taking a Class C license as an example: After passing the Subject Three exam, you can take the Subject Four exam directly in the afternoon of the same day, without an appointment within 9 days, or schedule it after 10 days. Direct exam in the afternoon of the same day: Since Subject Four is the theoretical part of Subject Three, most cities schedule both Subject Three and Subject Four together when making the appointment. Therefore, on the afternoon of the day you pass Subject Three, you can go directly to the Subject Four exam venue to take the test. No appointment needed within 9 days: With the upgrade of driving test services, some cities have introduced a new model where no appointment is needed within 9 days. Candidates who pass Subject Three can take the Subject Four exam within 9 days by presenting their ID card at the Subject Four test center. Exam staff will group candidates for waiting: one group for no-appointment candidates and another for scheduled candidates, facilitating exam management by the test center. Scheduling after 10 days: The success of scheduling Subject Four depends on the current number of examinees, the priority of the candidates, and temporary arrangements at the test center. Candidates closer to the 3-year validity period have higher scheduling priority and are more likely to succeed. Additionally, unexpected events (such as the pandemic) that lead to exam suspensions can also affect the success rate of scheduling. Subject Four, also known as the Subject Four Theory Exam or Driver Theory Exam, 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 Four Exam Notes: Exam duration: The exam lasts 45 minutes. Number of questions: Depending on the type of license, 50 questions are proportionally selected from the corresponding Subject Four question bank, with each question worth 2 points. Question types: The exam includes single-choice questions (including true/false questions) and multiple-choice questions. The questions may involve animations, images, scenario recognition, or text descriptions. Retake notes: If you fail Subject Four, you only need to retake Subject Four. The driving school will schedule the retake, with no limit on the number of retakes. You can retake it until you pass, and no retake fee is required for Subject Four. Subject Four Exam Tips: Strengthen weak areas and identify the reasons for mistakes. For marked questions, don't just memorize the correct answer. Refer to regulations, textbooks, or reference books to understand and digest the reasons for errors. Categorize and summarize questions. Refer to the question bank analysis for classification and find similar questions: Many questions in the bank are similar and easily confused, so they should be analyzed and summarized. For example, traffic signs for walking, hiking, pedestrian caution, crosswalks, and crosswalk caution are very similar and easily confused. During study, categorize them to avoid mistakes. Find memory techniques: Many questions in the bank involve numbers. Summarizing these numbers can make them easier to remember. The driving test consists of three subjects: Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three. Subject Three is divided into two parts. Subject Four is the colloquial term for the Subject Three Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge Exam and is not a separate subject. Subject One refers to the road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge exam. Subject Two refers to the field driving skills exam. Subject Three refers to the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge exam. The safe and civilized driving knowledge exam is conducted after Subject Three.

[Duncan]

I just passed the Subject 3 test, and it feels amazing! After passing, the staff told me on the spot that I could immediately schedule Subject 4, usually the system updates within the same day or the next. I checked my results on the driving school app to confirm, then booked the exam for next week right on my phone. Isn’t that fast? Since Subject 4 is a theory test on traffic rules and safety knowledge, you don’t have to wait long, but you should book quickly as popular slots might fill up. I recommend reviewing the Subject 4 question bank before scheduling and practicing the questions multiple times to reinforce your memory. The driver’s license process is intense, but step by step, once you pass Subject 3, the rest becomes much easier. Remember to have your ID photo ready for upload when booking to ensure a smooth process.

[LaHarrison]

From my experience, you can book the Theory Test Part 4 (subject four) on the same day after passing the Road Test (subject three). The traffic authority's system synchronizes results in real time, so you can directly log in to the official website or driving school APP to make the appointment. If you encounter network delays, try again the next day. The Theory Test Part 4 mainly focuses on traffic regulations—it's not particularly difficult, but you should thoroughly prepare with the question bank. Choose weekdays for booking to avoid crowds and congestion, and secure your spot promptly. The whole process is straightforward and efficient, but don’t slack off on your revision after booking to ensure you pass.

[SanSarah]

I received a text notification of passing the exam right after completing Subject 3, and the staff said I could immediately schedule Subject 4. After checking the results on the traffic app, I easily clicked the reservation button and selected a suitable exam date. The key is to memorize traffic rules and practice a few more times for high efficiency.