Why does Subject 4 display as Subject 3 Safety and Civilization Test?
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Because it is originally the Subject 3 Safety and Civilization Knowledge Test. It is colloquially referred to as Subject 4 simply because it requires a separate booking. Additional knowledge about Subject 4: 1. Theoretical Test: Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 Theoretical Test or Driver Theory Test, is part of the assessment for obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license. 2. Test Content: After the implementation of the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123, the Subject 3 test was divided into two parts: besides the road test, a Safety and Civilization Driving Test was added, commonly known as 'Subject 4'. Since this test is conducted after Subject 3, it is habitually referred to as Subject 4. 3. Test Composition: The test paper consists of 50 questions, primarily in the form of case studies, images, animations, etc., with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90.
As a veteran taxi driver with over a decade of experience, I've encountered many people asking about this. The reason why the Subject 4 exam is displayed as the Subject 3 Safety & Civility test is mainly due to historical issues with the examination system. Several years ago, the driving test reforms added a theoretical component to Subject 3's practical driving test, originally called Safety & Civility Knowledge. However, the system updates were slow, and the labels weren't synchronized. The government designed it this way to strengthen safety awareness and avoid armchair strategies—testing only driving skills without regard for rules. When I teach students, I always remind them not to focus solely on the score for this exam. The key is to develop the habit of following rules, such as not running red lights and yielding to pedestrians. Nowadays, young people taking the driving test focus too much on the road test and forget that theory is the foundation of safety. This integration reminds us that driving isn't just a technical skill—it's a responsibility.
