Overview
Subject 4 (科目四) is the safe and civilised driving knowledge test, the last stage of China's driving test. It is taken after the practical road driving test in Subject 3. The Shenzhen traffic police page confirms the pass marks in Ministry of Public Security Order No. 162 but does not describe Subject 4 as a separate test, so the format below comes from a Sohu Auto article (undated, and possibly old) and should be confirmed locally.
Exam pattern
| Part | Detail (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Questions | 50 |
| Marks | 2 per question, 100 maximum |
| Time | 30 minutes |
| Pass mark | 90 or above |
| Question bank | Questions drawn from the bank for your licence type, with the car bank reported at about 800 questions |
Levels or stages
Subject 4 follows Subject 1 (theory on traffic laws), Subject 2 (on-site vehicle operation) and Subject 3 (road driving). The Shenzhen traffic police page, quoting Order No. 162, gives 90 points as the pass mark for Subject 1, and 90 points for each of the road driving skills part and the safe and civilised driving knowledge part of Subject 3.
How to apply
Your driving school books Subject 4 with the local traffic management office once you have passed the earlier subjects.
How many questions are on Subject 4?
A Sohu Auto article says 50 questions at 2 marks each, with 90 needed to pass. Confirm locally.
How long is the test?
30 minutes, according to the same article.