Where to Take the Subject 4 Exam?
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Subject 4 is taken at the Vehicle Management Office. The exam standards for Subject 4 are as follows: 1. Subject 4 Exam (also known as the Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge Test): Conducted after passing the road test. According to the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123, there is no official term 'Subject 4'; the formal name is 'Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge Test.' However, most driving schools and trainees refer to it as Subject 4 to distinguish it from the Subject 3 road test. 2. Subject 4 Exam Question Bank: Starting from January 1, 2020, the Ministry of Public Security released the first version of the Subject 4 question bank, which includes 700 questions for small vehicle licenses (C1, C2, etc.) and 1,023 questions for large vehicle licenses (B2, A2, etc.). 3. Second Version of the Subject 4 Question Bank: From May 1, 2020, the Ministry of Public Security updated the question bank to its second version, adding 100 questions for small vehicles (totaling 800 questions), while the large vehicle question bank remained unchanged. The current latest version is the May 2020 edition, and the exam question bank is uniformly used nationwide.
I remember the process of taking the Subject 4 test very clearly. Last year when I took it in Changsha, I went to the theory test center designated by the local vehicle management office. The specific location was at the Driver Examination Center near Wuyi Square, and you can check the test centers in your city using the 'Traffic Management 12123' app. It's usually a computer-based test with all multiple-choice and true/false questions, and you need to book an appointment one week in advance. For preparation, I recommend practicing with question banks frequently. For example, I found a simulation software on Xiaohongshu and practiced a few rounds every day—the content is all related to traffic safety regulations and emergency handling. If you've enrolled in a driving school, the instructor usually arranges for the group to go together, saving you the trouble of finding the location yourself. On the exam day, don’t forget to bring your ID card and appointment confirmation. Once you pass Subject 4, you can get your driver’s license immediately—it’s super important.
I just passed Subject 4 recently at the Shenzhen Vehicle Management Office. Each city has its own test center, you can search the local traffic bureau's official website or call to inquire about the test site address. I remember the test site was located in the examination center hall in Futian District, with a formal computer-based testing environment. Just book your time in advance on the traffic management APP, don't delay too long to avoid missing the exam season. The test content is about safe driving knowledge, the questions aren't difficult but require practice. I used a mini-program called 'Driving Test Master' for half a month and was well prepared. Arrive early on the test day to avoid traffic jams. You can get your license on the same day after passing Subject 4. I suggest you pay attention to practical case questions during preparation.
The location for the Subject 4 test is usually set at the driver examination center under the local traffic bureau. For example, there is a dedicated test site near Beijing West Railway Station, where I saw many people taking the test when I worked there. You need to make an appointment in advance through official channels, such as the 'Traffic Management 12123' app or website, and select the test site address and time. The test consists entirely of theoretical questions related to safe driving rules. Don't just memorize for preparation; understand them in combination with practical experience. Passing it means you can get your driver's license. Subject 4 is the final hurdle, so don't be careless.
