China Driving Subject 4 (Motorcycle) exam-day guide
China Driving Subject 4 (Motorcycle) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original ID card (居民身份证)
Bring the physical second-generation ID card you used for registration. The name and ID number must match your 交管12123 record exactly. A photocopy, photo, or expired card is normally not accepted - confirm with your testing center (考试中心) or driving school (驾校) what substitutes, if any, are allowed.
Admission slip / appointment confirmation
Print or save the appointment (预约) confirmation from 交管12123 or as instructed by your 驾校. Some centers only check the electronic record; confirm with the provider whether a paper copy is required.
Vehicle and protective gear for the practical test
The practical test (科目二/科目三) for motorcycles normally uses the test vehicle provided by the center. Wear closed shoes and long trousers, and bring a helmet if the center requires or permits your own; confirm with the provider whether your own helmet is allowed and whether it must meet the standard.
Know your test type and vehicle class
Confirm whether you are testing for D (three-wheel), E (two-wheel), or F (light motorcycle). The vehicle, the course layout, and the passing standards can differ by class. Verify with your 驾校.
Review the test items and scoring points
Typical motorcycle practical items include 桩考 (pylon slalom), 坡道定点停车和起步 (hill start), 单边桥 (single-plank bridge), and road-driving items. Review the common deduction points (扣分点) for each, such as touching a pylon or stalling.
Sleep and physical condition
Fatigue and alcohol both hurt control and reaction time. Do not drink alcohol before the test; a positive breath test can end your test and carry legal consequences. Get normal sleep the night before.
Arrive early with buffer time
Arrive at the center well before your appointment slot to allow for queueing, identity checks (身份核验), and a briefing. Confirm the exact arrival time and gate with your 驾校.
Phone and valuables plan
Phones and smart devices are usually not allowed in the test area. Confirm with the provider where to store them; do not carry them into the vehicle.
Weather-appropriate clothing
The test runs outdoors in most cases. Check the forecast and dress for rain, heat, or cold. Wet pavement changes braking and grip, so adjust your riding to the conditions.
Fee and paperwork status
Confirm with your 驾校 that the test fee (考试费) is paid and your file is complete. Unpaid fees or missing documents can block your entry.
Plan the day
Confirm with your 驾校: exact date, time, and location of the test; the vehicle class and whether the center supplies the bike; what to bring; and the fee status. Note the route or transport plan and plan to arrive early.
Do focused practice on the items where you lose points: slow-speed balance for 桩考, clutch and brake coordination for 坡道定点停车和起步, and line-keeping for 单边桥. Practice the same sequence you will ride on test day.
Ride the complete course in order at least once or twice, including the pre-ride checks (helmet, mirrors, controls). This builds the habit of a calm, repeatable start.
Review the deduction points and your personal error list. Do not push hard practice late; soreness or a minor fall the day before does more harm than good. Prepare ID, confirmation, clothing, and gear.
Check the weather and transport. Set an alarm with a wide margin. Avoid alcohol and heavy meals late at night. Sleep normally.
Eat a normal meal; low blood sugar hurts concentration. Wear closed shoes and suitable clothing, and bring your ID and confirmation. Leave early enough to absorb delays.
Arrive early, complete identity verification (身份核验) and any queueing, and listen to the briefing. Store your phone as instructed. Use the waiting time to mentally rehearse the course, not to chat about mistakes.
Adjust the helmet, check mirrors and controls, and confirm the bike is in neutral or the correct gear before starting. Take a breath and start at a controlled pace; a rushed start causes most early errors.
Ride the course as practiced: look ahead, keep smooth throttle and clutch control, and use both brakes progressively. If you make a small error, continue calmly; one deduction does not end the test, but panic causes more.
Complete the final stop safely, switch off or park as instructed, and wait for the examiner's signal. Do not dismount or leave until told. Then confirm your result and next steps with the staff.
Rules to check
Bring the original ID used at registration and present it for identity verification. Do not lend it, and do not let anyone else test under your name; impersonation (替考) is treated seriously and can void your result.
Follow the examiner's and staff's instructions at all times. Do not enter restricted areas, do not ride outside the designated course, and do not start until you are told to.
Phones and smart devices are generally not permitted in the test area. Confirm with the provider where to store them, and keep them out of the vehicle.
The practical test is scored by deduction points (扣分). Certain serious errors can fail you immediately; confirm the exact deduction items and pass mark for your vehicle class with your 驾校 or the center.
You are normally entitled to one retest (补考) after a failed attempt, subject to local rules and fees. Confirm with the provider how retests are scheduled and charged.
If you feel unwell, injured, or unfit to ride, tell the staff before starting. Riding while impaired endangers you and others.
Respect other candidates: keep quiet in the waiting area, do not coach or distract anyone who is testing, and follow the queue order.
Do not argue with the examiner during the test. If you believe there is an error, finish the test and raise it through the official channel (the center or your 驾校) afterward.