Does canceling a Subject 2 appointment count as one attempt?
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Subject 2 appointment cancellation does not count as one attempt. Below are the relevant regulations for exam appointments: 1. Subject 2 appointment: If an applicant is unable to attend the exam at the scheduled time, they must apply to cancel the appointment one day in advance. If the applicant fails to attend the exam at the scheduled time without canceling, the exam will be deemed as a failure. 2. Continuous exams: After passing Subject 1, the applicant can schedule an appointment for Subject 2 or Subject 3 road driving skills test. In some regions, applicants may simultaneously schedule appointments for both Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests. If the appointments are successfully scheduled, the exams can be taken consecutively.
Last time before my Subject 2 test, I had a fever of 39°C and quickly canceled the appointment on the 12123 APP. My driving school instructor told me that as long as you actively cancel the appointment before the test, it doesn’t count as using up a test attempt. But I have to remind you that regulations may vary by region. Where I am, you need to cancel at least three days in advance to avoid any impact. If you cancel just one or two days before the test, some places might temporarily freeze your appointment privileges for about a month. So it’s best to decide early and not wait until the last minute to cancel. After rescheduling, I practiced for another half month and finally passed the test smoothly. Remember, missing the test is the worst—it counts as a fail and wastes precious time.
My cousin has been an instructor at a driving school for over five years, and he mentioned there are actually several scenarios for canceling appointments. If a student cancels the appointment themselves through the official platform, it doesn't count as an exam attempt. One of his students canceled three times due to sudden business trips and still passed the second subject test. However, if the driving school cancels for you, there might be a small service fee. Pay special attention to the exam fee issue—after cancellation, the driving test center usually refunds the money, but some places have fixed refund cycles that might take two or three weeks. The worst scenario is encountering an emergency on the exam day and not being able to attend, which is generally considered an absence.
Our driving school student group just discussed this. Basically, as long as you cancel the appointment before the test starts, it won't count towards your test attempts. However, the system has cancellation limits - for example, in my area you can only cancel up to three appointments per month, beyond which you'll have to wait until next month. I recommend checking your local DMV regulations first; you can find specific instructions by following the official driving test account. Regarding test fees, note that successful cancellations will be refunded through standard procedures, usually within 7-10 working days. If you cancel too many times consecutively, you might be required to do an in-person verification before making new appointments.
