China Driving Subject 4 (Small Car) study plan
China Driving Subject 4 (Small Car) · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Traffic regulations and legal liability & Safe and civilized driving operations
Memorize the penalty tiers for speeding, drunk driving, and license-point deductions, and recite the thresholds for each tier without notes.
Classify 30 scenario statements as lawful or unlawful under the Road Traffic Safety Law, and justify each classification in one sentence.
List the five most common causes of point deductions for small-car drivers and state the exact points for each.
Explain the difference between administrative penalties and criminal liability for traffic offenses in your own words.
Your checkpoint
A one-page penalty cheat sheet covering 15 violation types with points, fines, and license consequences, self-quizzed to 90% accuracy.
Safe and civilized driving operations & Road signs, markings, and traffic signals
Demonstrate the correct observation sequence for lane changes, turns, and starting from a curb, and write it out step by step.
Identify 20 road signs and markings from memory, stating the required driver action for each.
Describe the safe following-distance rule at 60 km/h and 100 km/h and apply it to three sample scenarios.
Explain right-of-way rules at uncontrolled intersections, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings with one example each.
Your checkpoint
A 20-item sign-and-marking flashcard set with action rules, scored at 18/20 or better in a timed self-test.
Emergency handling and accident response & Defensive driving and hazard perception
Outline the correct response sequence for a tire blowout at highway speed, including steering, braking, and stopping actions.
Describe the steps for handling a minor collision: stopping, warning triangle placement, photographing, and exchanging information.
Identify five high-risk driving situations (e.g., blind curves, large-vehicle blind spots) and state the defensive action for each.
Explain when and how to call emergency services after a crash with injuries, and what information to provide.
Your checkpoint
A written emergency-response checklist covering tire blowout, brake failure, and injury crash, verified against official guidance with zero factual errors.
Road signs, markings, and traffic signals & Traffic regulations and legal liability
Interpret traffic-light signals, including flashing yellow, flashing red, and lane-control signals, with the correct driver action for each.
Match 25 road markings (e.g., solid vs. dashed lines, yellow vs. white, hatched areas) to their legal meaning.
State the legal consequences of running a red light, driving without a license, and driving under the influence.
Explain the rules for temporary traffic signs and construction-zone markings.
Your checkpoint
A 25-question mixed sign/signal/penalty quiz completed in 20 minutes with a score of at least 90%.
Vehicle knowledge and daily maintenance & Safe and civilized driving operations
List the daily pre-drive checks (tires, lights, fluids, brakes) and explain what each check detects.
Describe the warning signs of brake fade, low tire pressure, and overheating, and the immediate action for each.
Explain the correct use of headlights in rain, fog, and at night, including when high beams are prohibited.
Outline a monthly maintenance routine and the consequences of deferring each item.
Your checkpoint
A completed 15-item vehicle inspection checklist with a written explanation of each item's purpose and failure risk.
Defensive driving and hazard perception & Emergency handling and accident response
Scan and narrate three hazard-perception scenarios, identifying at least four hazards per scenario.
Explain the concept of a safety cushion and apply it to following, lane position, and intersection approach.
Describe the correct actions after a crash involving hazardous materials or fire.
List five common driver errors that cause crashes and the defensive countermeasure for each.
Your checkpoint
A hazard-perception log of 10 real or simulated scenarios, each with hazards identified and defensive actions stated.
Civilized driving ethics and driver psychology & Safe and civilized driving operations
Explain the psychological effects of road rage and fatigue, and list three self-regulation strategies for each.
Describe the legal and ethical obligations when sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency vehicles.
Identify five uncivilized driving behaviors and state the safer alternative for each.
Explain how courtesy behaviors (e.g., yielding, signaling early) reduce crash risk.
Your checkpoint
A 300-word personal driving-conduct statement covering fatigue, anger, and yielding commitments, with three concrete rules.
Emergency handling and accident response & Traffic regulations and legal liability & Road signs, markings, and traffic signals
Complete two full-length timed mock exams under test conditions and record scores by domain.
Review every missed question and write a one-line correction for each error.
Re-quiz all previously missed items until each is answered correctly twice.
Recite the top 10 penalty and right-of-way rules from memory without prompts.
Your checkpoint
Two mock-exam score reports with error logs, achieving at least 95% on the second attempt.
Milestones
Week 4: Score at least 90% on a 25-question mixed quiz covering domains 3 and 4, and recite the penalty tiers for speeding and drunk driving without notes.
Week 6: Complete the hazard-perception log with at least four hazards identified per scenario, and pass a 20-question emergency-handling quiz at 85% or higher.
Week 8: Achieve at least 95% on the second full-length mock exam, with no domain below 90%, and clear all items in the error log.