Can driving schools schedule exams during the National Day holiday?

[GageRose]

Driving schools cannot schedule exams during the National Day holiday because driving tests are usually conducted at the vehicle management office, and examiners and other staff typically take time off during the holiday in accordance with labor laws. Here are some important points to note when taking the driving test: Theory Test (Subject 1): Don't take it lightly; always check your ID card before the exam. Practical Test (Subject 2): Adjust your seat and mirrors properly before starting the test. Road Test (Subject 3): After completing all tasks and parking, make sure to shift to neutral. Safety Test (Subject 4): Some questions are multiple-choice, so read the instructions carefully to avoid mistaking them for single-choice questions.

[StKate]

I got my driver's license last year, just in time for National Day. Driving schools usually only take the first two days off during the holiday, and you can practice driving afterward, but taking the test isn't guaranteed. The vehicle management office closes its system during the holiday, making it impossible to schedule a test. Back then, I registered with my coach over half a month in advance, but the slots were gone the moment the system reopened. If you really want to book a slot, you must either camp on the app before the holiday or ask your coach to help you queue. Nowadays, the driving test platforms are all online, and system maintenance during holidays often leads to closures. The available slots are usually leftovers grabbed after the system reopens. I suggest you ask your coach in advance when the platform will reopen for booking slots, or you might end up waiting the entire holiday for nothing.

[DelMadison]

Getting a driver's license depends on local regulations. Last year during National Day, I went to the driving school to inquire, and the front desk said the training ground was open as usual, but the exam booking system was frozen during the statutory holidays. The vehicle management office staff also take holidays, and the online booking channel was directly grayed out. However, the coach secretly told me a trick: register on-site at the last working day before the holiday, and you can get priority when the system releases slots on the first day back to work. My friend in Zhengzhou tried it and managed to book a spot for Subject 2 at 7 a.m. on October 4th—you have to keep an eye on the announcements in the Traffic Management 12123 APP. To be honest, rather than waiting during the holiday, it's better to make a last-minute effort before the holiday, since the test centers are definitely closed during the break.

[IsabellaLynn]

My coach just sent a notice in the student group two days ago: The city-wide driving tests are suspended from September 29th to October 3rd, and will resume on the 4th but with limited slots. Nowadays, everything is booked via mobile apps, but during holidays, the traffic management system undergoes maintenance and upgrades, making the app completely unresponsive. Last Labor Day, I stayed up until midnight refreshing, only to get a pop-up saying 'System under maintenance.' However, some smaller cities might be more flexible—a friend of mine in a county town took his Subject 3 test on the morning of National Day. I recommend checking the local DMV's official account first, or calling the driving test department directly for the most accurate info. Don’t believe scalpers who claim they can cut the line; everything’s electronic queuing now.

[McDaniel]

Booking driving tests during National Day requires quick fingers. The DMV takes a seven-day holiday as per national regulations, but most driving school practice fields reopen by the fourth day. The key is the exam booking platform—the national system shuts down for maintenance during holidays, just like bank transfers, making it impossible to submit applications. Last time my brother took the Subject 2 test, he asked the coach to secure a spot for the first working day back in late September. If you're in a hurry, don’t just wait—check the 12123 app twice daily for updates. In areas with multiple test centers, like Panyu Cencun’s large venue, extra sessions are often added in the first few days after reopening. Remember to pay the exam fee in advance—I learned this the hard way.

[StAlana]

This needs to be analyzed separately: practice sessions and exams are two different matters. The driving school training ground might only close for one or two days during National Day, but exam schedules must follow the vehicle management office's holiday arrangements. Nowadays everything is electronically scheduled - the traffic management system undergoes mandatory maintenance during holidays, completely shutting down like annual inspection bookings. There's a workaround though - some private testing centers secretly operate during holidays, but at extra cost. Last week when I retook my Category 3 test, the safety officer mentioned they conducted three extra exam sessions privately last National Day. Of course, it's best to avoid peak periods - I suggest finalizing your post-holiday exam date with your instructor beforehand and snatching a slot the moment registration opens.