Does Canceling a Subject 1 Exam Appointment Have Any Impact?
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Canceling a Subject 1 exam appointment has no impact. There are no restrictions on the number of times you can reschedule Subject 1 or Subject 4 exams. However, Subject 4 has a limit on the number of times you can cancel an exam appointment—up to three times. After exceeding this limit, the appointment system will be locked, and you will no longer be able to cancel exam appointments online. Article 42 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" stipulates: If an applicant is unable to attend the exam at the scheduled time, they must apply to cancel the appointment at least one day in advance. If the applicant fails to attend the exam at the scheduled time without canceling, the exam will be marked as a failure. Therefore, you can cancel an exam appointment before the deadline. However, if you need to cancel an already confirmed exam appointment, you must visit the vehicle management department to complete the cancellation procedure. Otherwise, it will be considered an absence, resulting in a failed exam score. If the exam was scheduled by the driving school, you can request the school or instructor to cancel the appointment. Method to cancel an appointment via the Traffic Management 12123 app: Open the app and go to the homepage—click on "Business Center"—find "Driver's License Services"—select "Cancel Exam Appointment," then follow the app's instructions to complete the cancellation step by step.
Canceling a Subject 1 exam reservation generally has little impact. Based on years of driving school experience, this is quite common. The cancellation itself won’t be recorded in your exam records, so it won’t negatively affect your subsequent test results—no need to worry about it impacting your pass rate. However, there might be minor financial costs, such as cancellation fees ranging from 10 to 50 yuan depending on local policies. Time-wise, it’s a bit inconvenient as you’ll need to rejoin the reservation queue, potentially delaying your progress by a week or two. I recommend confirming the reason before canceling. If it’s just nerves or lack of preparation, use the extra time to practice more on apps like "Driving Test Guide." Avoid frequent cancellations, as they reduce efficiency, increase costs, and prolong the time to get your license. In short, an occasional cancellation is nothing to stress over, but try to plan carefully before rescheduling to ensure passing on the first attempt.
I've experienced canceling the Subject 1 test appointment before. That time I had something urgent come up and couldn't make it. There weren't any real consequences after canceling. The exam system doesn't record your cancellation, so it won't affect your scores or eligibility for future tests. However, I must say that after canceling, you need to reschedule, which can be time-consuming as you have to wait for available slots - could be a few days if you're lucky, or one to two weeks if not. There might also be a small fee involved, varying by location - for example, Beijing charges a 20 yuan cancellation fee. My advice is not to cancel lightly. If you're just nervous, try taking deep breaths first and do more practice tests to boost your confidence. I used to do this often during my preparation - it's better to schedule the test only when you're fully ready. In short, don't worry too much about this, but handling it properly can save you time and effort.
