Do I need to pay if I miss the scheduled subject one exam?

[AvaLee]

If you miss the scheduled subject one exam, you will need to pay the fee again. Absence from the exam will be counted as a failure. Here is the relevant information: 1. Refund conditions for driving schools: If you request a refund after registration without taking the physical examination or failing the physical examination, the service fee will be deducted (some driving schools offer full refunds without deducting service fees). 2. Subject four of the driving test: The exam does not require an appointment, and you can go to the corresponding test center to take the exam. If it is a retake of subject four, you can go to the local test center that offers subject four exams ten days after the previous exam to retake it. There is no limit to the number of retakes for subject four, and you can retake it multiple times within the validity period of the driving test.

[DiGeorge]

Last time my brother had a fever before his Subject 1 test and couldn't make it, then the driving school notified him to pay an 80-yuan make-up exam fee. Later, we found out from the vehicle management office that missing an exam after successful registration counts as forfeiting the exam qualification—the system automatically records it as a fail, and rescheduling requires paying the make-up fee. Fees vary by region; here it's 40 yuan for Subject 1 make-up, but the driving school charged an extra 40 yuan service fee. The key point is that three no-shows will void previous scores, requiring re-enrollment and tuition payment. It's advised to cancel the appointment at least two days in advance via the JiaoGuan 12123 app to avoid wasting exam attempts. For emergencies, getting a hospital certificate can help—some driving schools may waive penalties.

[IanRose]

As someone who got their license three years ago, I'm reminding you that skipping the Theory Test (Subject 1) will definitely cost you money. My instructor told me that exam seats are prepared according to the number of bookings, and not showing up wastes public resources. The retake fee isn't expensive—it's 60 yuan in our city—but many driving schools charge a penalty of 150-200 yuan. What's more troublesome is that it counts as one exam attempt. If you miss all five scheduled exams, your driving test records will be invalidated. Last time, my neighbor forgot to cancel due to a business trip and later found their records locked for half a month when taking the Road Test (Subject 3), almost delaying their license. Remember to reschedule more than 24 hours before the exam, otherwise it will be counted as an absence.

[Levi]

If you miss your scheduled Theory Test (Subject 1), you'll need to pay a make-up fee. The retake fee ranges from 50 to 100 RMB, depending on local DMV regulations. A no-show still counts as one test attempt - after five failed/missed tests, you must repay tuition and re-enroll. Bring documentation to the DMV to request cancellation of the record in special circumstances. Remember to cancel your test appointment in advance.

[EloiseDella]

It depends on the timing. If you cancel the appointment on the 12123 APP three or four days before the test, there's no fee. But skipping the test on the exam day will definitely cost you. My best friend missed hers last year due to diarrhea and had to pay 120 yuan extra, plus wait 20 days for a retake. The driving school instructor explained that no-shows mainly disrupt system resource allocation—for instance, in Fuzhou test centers, each absence incurs an additional 200 yuan idle cost. It's advisable to reschedule before the deadline, usually free up to two days prior. If you must miss it, notify the driving school for documentation; their intervention may reduce retake fees. The vehicle management office charges 40 yuan for retakes, with driving school service fees separate.

[MacKendra]

Skipping the subject one exam definitely requires a makeup fee, I learned this the hard way last year. According to the DMV regulations: the first absence incurs a makeup fee of 80 yuan (Shanghai standard), the second absence doubles to 160 yuan, and the third absence directly freezes the exam eligibility for three months. The key point is that makeup exams count towards the annual limit, with only five opportunities per year for ordinary people. The only way to cancel in advance is to log into the 12123 platform before 17:00 two days prior to the exam. Missing this deadline counts as a breach. Emergency hospital certificates can exempt you, but regular sick notes won't work. It's advisable to set a phone reminder—missing the exam not only costs money but also delays getting your license.