Can I Schedule My Own Driving Test?
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You can schedule your own driving test. Below is an expanded introduction: Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test. Subject 2: Field driving skills test. Test items include: reversing into a parking space, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, driving on a curve, and parallel parking. In cities like Shanghai, Subject 2 consists of nine mandatory items: reversing into a parking space, turning at a right angle, parallel parking, driving through a tunnel, stopping to take a card, driving on a curve, making a U-turn on a narrow road, emergency stopping, and stopping and starting on a slope. Subject 3: Road driving skills test. Basic test items include: preparation before starting (walking around the vehicle counterclockwise, fastening the seat belt, turning on the left turn signal, shifting gears, releasing the handbrake, and honking the horn), starting, driving straight, changing lanes, passing through intersections, pulling over, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night.
You can definitely book the test yourself! I just self-booked my Subject 2 test last month without bothering the driving school instructor at all. First, register an account on the Traffic Management 12123 APP and pass the facial recognition to view the exam schedule. Pay special attention to the distance when selecting a test center—my colleague booked one 40 kilometers away and ended up being late and failing. It's advisable to choose a weekday for the test, as weekend slots get snapped up in minutes. Before the test, remember to check the route, bring your ID card, and arrive one hour early. The advantage of self-booking is the flexibility to arrange your own schedule without waiting for the driving school's arrangement. However, make sure you've completed the required training hours before booking, which you can check in the APP.
Nowadays, it's really convenient that you can schedule your driving test by yourself. When I got my driver's license at the beginning of the year, the whole process was self-service, and the instructor only needed to teach driving. Two conditions must be met: the required training hours must be completed, and previous test results must be qualified. After logging into the 12123 APP, click on 'Test Appointment,' and the system will display available slots for the next two weeks. For popular test centers, it's recommended to book at least five days in advance. You'll receive an SMS notification upon successful booking, and you can cancel the appointment one day before the test. A reminder: some small driving schools may intimidate students by saying they won't provide practice sessions, but according to traffic laws, driving schools must cooperate and provide training grounds. If you encounter such a situation, you can directly file a complaint with the Vehicle Management Office. Booking the test yourself can also save you hundreds of yuan in agency fees!
