When is the Deadline for Subject 4 Exam Before the Chinese New Year?

[SanIris]

Subject 4 exam registration at driving schools usually closes one week to half a month before the Chinese New Year. Introduction to Subject 4 Exam: Subject 4, also known as Subject 3 Safety and Civilized Driving Knowledge, or Subject 4 Theory Test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. Subject 4 Exam Question Count: The Subject 4 exam consists of 50 questions, with a total score of 100 points (2 points per question). The exam content mainly 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. Booking and Retake Policy for Subject 4 Exam: Within the validity period of the learning-to-drive certificate, candidates can book the Subject 4 exam an unlimited number of times. Each exam session offers one retake opportunity. If a candidate fails the first attempt, they can ask the examiner to rescan their ID card for a retake. However, if the retake is also failed, the exam is considered unsuccessful.

[VonJaxon]

As someone frequently involved in the driver's license exam process, I believe the deadline for Subject 4 really depends on local arrangements. After all, the DMV also takes time off for the Chinese New Year, usually from New Year's Eve to around the sixth day of the lunar new year, during which exams are definitely suspended. If you want to make a final push, it's best to get it done half a month before the Spring Festival, as the exam scheduling system closes before the holiday. Last year, I saw some students wait until just two days before the holiday to schedule, only to find all slots fully booked. The exact deadline really requires close attention to your local DMV website or driving school notifications, as it varies by city. To be safe, don’t cut it too close to the New Year for Subject 4—delaying your license isn’t the only issue; you might also forget the study material.

[LeKendra]

I've talked to many young students about driving test arrangements. Theoretical exams like Subject 4 usually follow the holiday schedule of the DMV. The national statutory Spring Festival holiday typically lasts seven days, but the DMV might suspend exams two or three days in advance. For example, if New Year's Eve in your city is on February 9th, the exam scheduling system might close in early February. To be on the safe side, it's best to complete the exam before the end of January, especially for students who can use their winter break to prepare intensively. Remember to check the exam schedule using the Traffic Management 12123 APP, as the dates displayed there are very accurate. If you miss this batch at the end of the year, you'll have to wait until after the Lantern Festival, and sometimes the registration fee increases.

[VanRonan]

Anyone who has taken the driver's license test knows that booking the Subject 4 test before the Spring Festival is all about speed. The vehicle management office will definitely be closed during the holiday, and the exact suspension period varies by region, but it generally stops accepting bookings between the 25th and 29th of the lunar month. I recommend calling the driving school's academic affairs office directly—they know the local schedule best. If you're close to your hometown, try to take the test there; taking it elsewhere can be quite troublesome. It's crucial to thoroughly review the question bank in advance, and now there's even a Spring Festival special training module in the apps. Remember to bring your ID card and student card, as the test centers conduct strict checks at the end of the year.