Take China Driving Subject 4 (Small Car) Practice Questions - China Driver Licensing Safe & Civilized Driving Theory Test - Subject 4 Small Car (科目四小车 C1 C2) Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

When approaching a zebra crossing (人行横道) where pedestrians are walking across, what is the mandatory driving action under Chinese road safety regulations?

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AHonk the horn continuously to urge pedestrians to cross faster✓BAccelerate to pass quickly before pedestrians reach your lane✓CStop before the stop line and yield right-of-way until pedestrians have crossed✓DWeave around the rear of the pedestrians without stopping✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When making a right turn at a green traffic signal, a driver encounters pedestrians crossing the intersecting street on their green light. What should the driver do?

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AForce right-of-way because right-turning vehicles always have priority✓BStop or decelerate to yield the right-of-way to crossing pedestrians✓CFlash high beams to force pedestrians to stop walking✓DSqueeze past pedestrians while keeping a gap of less than 30 centimeters✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

While driving on a city street, you encounter an electric bicycle (电动自行车) traveling slowly ahead in your motor vehicle lane. What is the most appropriate action?

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AFollow closely and tailgate the electric bicycle until it pulls over✓BMaintain a safe following distance, sound a gentle prompt, and overtake only when lane space and oncoming traffic permit safely✓CForce the bicycle onto the pedestrian sidewalk by crowding its left flank✓DCut in abruptly directly in front of the bicycle immediately after passing✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When a driver spots a visually impaired pedestrian using a white cane or a guide dog preparing to cross the roadway, what is the mandatory protocol?

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ASound the horn repeatedly to indicate that the car has the right-of-way✓BDecelerate, stop, and proactively yield the right-of-way to allow them to cross safely✓CDrive around the pedestrian at normal traveling speed✓DFlash headlights rapidly to signal the guide dog to hurry✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Under the School Bus Safety Management Regulations (校车安全管理条例), when a school bus stops on a roadway with only ONE lane in each direction and extends its stop sign, what must following and oncoming motor vehicles do?

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AOvertake the school bus quickly from the opposing lane✓BStop behind or opposite the school bus and wait until children board/alight and the bus retracts its stop sign✓CHonk to notify the school bus driver to pull completely off the roadway✓DSlow to 30 km/h and drive past the school bus without stopping✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When a school bus stops on a multi-lane highway (three lanes in the same direction) to let students alight, how should motor vehicles in adjacent and outer lanes respond?

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AAll three lanes may maintain maximum highway speed without slowing✓BVehicles in the lane directly adjacent to the school bus must stop; vehicles in the outer lane may pass at a speed not exceeding 20 km/h✓COnly heavy commercial trucks must stop; small passenger cars may pass freely✓DAll vehicles in all directions across the entire roadway must turn off their engines✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When an ambulance, fire engine, or police vehicle with sirens blaring and warning lights flashing approaches from behind, what is the driver's legal duty?

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AAccelerate to race ahead of the emergency vehicle✓BMaintain current speed and lane position regardless of the emergency vehicle's path✓CProactively yield right-of-way by changing lanes, slowing down, or pulling to the right edge✓DApply sudden maximum emergency braking in the middle of the lane✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Under normal weather conditions on an expressway, what is the minimum statutory following distance when driving at a speed of 100 km/h or higher?

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AAt least 30 meters✓BAt least 50 meters✓CAt least 100 meters✓DAt least 200 meters✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When vehicles in multiple lanes encounter a reduction in lane capacity or heavy congestion ahead, how should drivers merge according to the Road Traffic Safety Law?

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AMerge alternately, one vehicle from each lane in turn (zipper merge / 交替通行)✓BForce your way through by following the car ahead with zero bumper gap✓CThe larger vehicle always has priority over smaller passenger cars✓DVehicles in the left lane always have continuous absolute right-of-way✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

At an uncontrolled intersection without traffic lights or directional priority signs, what is the right-of-way rule between a vehicle turning left and an oncoming vehicle turning right into the same lane?

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AThe right-turning vehicle has priority because it has the shorter turning radius✓BThe left-turning vehicle has priority; the right-turning vehicle must yield (右转让左转)✓CWhichever vehicle sounds its horn first takes absolute priority✓DThe faster-traveling vehicle has priority✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

At an intersection without traffic lights, traffic signs, or markings, two vehicles are both traveling straight ahead on intersecting paths. Which vehicle has the right-of-way?

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AThe vehicle approaching from the left has priority✓BThe vehicle approaching from the right has priority (yield to the right / 让右方来车先行)✓CThe vehicle on the wider road always has priority regardless of direction✓DThe heavier vehicle has priority✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When entering a traffic roundabout (环形交叉路口), what is the correct right-of-way procedure?

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AVehicles entering the roundabout have priority over vehicles already circulating✓BVehicles entering the roundabout must yield to vehicles already inside the roundabout (让已在路口内的车辆先行)✓CVehicles entering should accelerate aggressively to merge ahead of circulating traffic✓DVehicles circulating inside must stop completely at every entrance point✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When driving past roadside puddles or flooded street gutters where pedestrians or cyclists are present, what civilized driving behavior is required?

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ASpeed up to clear the standing water quickly before other cars arrive✓BSound the horn loudly so pedestrians jump away from the puddle✓CDecelerate to a low speed (减速慢行) to prevent splashing water or mud onto pedestrians✓DMaintain highway speed and steer onto the sidewalk✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When making a sharp left turn at an urban intersection, what blind spot hazard must the driver actively compensate for?

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AThe rear bumper blind spot✓BThe A-pillar (A柱) visual obstruction obscuring pedestrians crossing from the left front✓CThe underside of the engine compartment✓DThe vehicle roof aerodynamic drag✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When driving through residential compounds, school zones, or near parks where children are playing, what is the safest driving practice?

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ADrive at the maximum posted city speed while continuously honking✓BKeep speed low (typically under 30 km/h), cover the brake pedal, observe both sides, and be ready to stop instantly✓CRely entirely on electronic stability control systems to stop automatically✓DFlash high beams to clear children off the roadway✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Under Chinese traffic rules, when is it STRICTLY PROHIBITED to overtake the vehicle ahead?

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AWhen the vehicle ahead is traveling at the minimum posted speed on an expressway✓BWhen passing through intersections, railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow bridges, steep slopes, or tunnels✓CWhen traveling on a straight, multi-lane one-way boulevard✓DWhen the vehicle ahead signals to turn right into an adjacent driveway✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When driving at night on an urban road equipped with adequate street lighting, which headlight setting must be used?

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AHigh-beam headlights (远光灯)✓BLow-beam headlights (近光灯)✓CFront and rear fog lights with hazard warning flashers✓DTurn off all exterior lights to save battery power✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When another vehicle activates its left turn signal and begins overtaking your vehicle, what is the proper civilized driving response?

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AAccelerate immediately to prevent the other vehicle from passing✓BSwerve to the left to block the overtaking lane✓CMaintain a steady course, decelerate slightly if conditions require, and assist the passing vehicle in completing the maneuver safely (减速靠右让行)✓DHonk continuously and flash high beams to express disapproval✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When encountering an organized student procession, a military motorcade, or a funeral convoy on the roadway, what should a civilized driver do?

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AWeave through the procession gaps to maintain travel schedule✓BHonk repeatedly to disperse the procession quickly✓CDecelerate, yield the right-of-way, and refrain from cutting into or interrupting the formation (减速礼让，不得穿插)✓DOvertake the entire column aggressively on the right shoulder✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Before opening a vehicle door after parking on the roadside, what is the mandatory safety precaution to prevent 'dooring' collisions with cyclists and passing vehicles?

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APush the door wide open instantly and exit as rapidly as possible✓BCheck interior and exterior rearview mirrors, look over the shoulder to confirm no oncoming cyclists or vehicles, and open the door slightly before exiting (Dutch reach method)✓CHonk the horn twice, then kick the door fully open✓DRely solely on passengers in the back seat to tell you when to exit✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Why is the initial period of rainfall (just after rain begins falling on a previously dry road) often the most dangerous driving condition?

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AThe vehicle engine experiences sudden electrical loss from airborne moisture✓BRainwater mixes with road dust, tire rubber residue, and oil deposits to form a highly slippery emulsion film (油泥薄膜)✓CVehicle brakes automatically disengage upon detecting moisture✓DPavement temperature drops instantly to freezing point✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

What is the primary physical cause of 'aquaplaning' (hydroplaning / 水滑现象) and what is the correct driver reaction when it occurs?

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AExcessive tire pressure; slam on the brakes immediately to regain ground contact✓BTire treads fail to displace standing water at high speed, creating a dynamic water wedge that lifts tires off the road; firmly grip the steering wheel, ease off the accelerator, and avoid abrupt steering or hard braking✓CBrake pads becoming submerged; yank the steering wheel back and forth to shake water loose✓DEngine turbocharger ingestion of mist; shift into neutral and apply full emergency handbrake✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Compared to driving on dry pavement, how does the braking stopping distance change when driving on wet, rain-soaked asphalt at the same speed?

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ABraking distance is reduced by 50% due to water cooling the brake discs✓BBraking distance remains exactly unchanged✓CBraking distance increases significantly, typically by 1.5 to 2 times or more✓DBraking distance only increases if the vehicle is overloaded✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When a small passenger car must traverse a flooded road section (涉水路段), what is the correct operational method?

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AAccelerate rapidly in high gear to generate bow waves that push water away✓BStop to observe water depth (must not exceed half the wheel height/exhaust pipe), engage low gear (1st or 2nd), maintain steady continuous throttle, and pass smoothly without stopping or shifting gears✓CCoast through in neutral (N) to prevent electrical short circuits✓DFollow closely behind a heavy truck to draft in its wake✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Immediately after successfully driving through a deep flooded road section, what crucial action should the driver perform to restore braking capability?

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AAccelerate to maximum highway speed to blow-dry the tires✓BApply the foot brake pedal gently and repeatedly while driving at low speed to dry brake pads and rotors through friction heat (点刹恢复制动效能)✓CPark immediately and wait 24 hours for brakes to air-dry naturally✓DPull the parking brake handle continuously until it clicks 10 times✓