Does Canceling a Successfully Scheduled Subject 2 Exam Count as One Attempt?
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Applying to cancel a scheduled exam one day in advance does not count as one exam attempt. However, if you have scheduled an exam but fail to attend at the scheduled time, it will be counted as one exam attempt, and you will be deemed to have failed that exam. Article 43 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" stipulates: If an applicant cannot attend the exam at the scheduled time for any reason, they must apply to cancel the appointment one day in advance. For applicants who do not attend the exam at the scheduled time, the exam will be deemed a failure. In the Subject 2 exam, if the initial attempt is unsuccessful, one retake is allowed. If the retake is not taken or is still unsuccessful, the exam process for this round is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the exam after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skills test permit, the number of scheduled attempts for the Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills exams must not exceed five. If the fifth scheduled exam is still unsuccessful, the results of other subjects that have been passed will be invalidated.
As a driving school student, I have also scheduled and canceled the Subject 2 test before. I remember that time when my appointment was confirmed, but I had a fever just before the exam and had to cancel it through the driving school app. I was worried if it would count as one of my attempts, but the instructor told me that canceling the appointment doesn’t count as an exam attempt—only failing or being marked absent during the actual test would deduct one chance. Later, I rescheduled and passed smoothly, with my chances still intact. My advice is that if something comes up last minute, cancel as early as possible rather than being absent, as it might be recorded as a no-show and affect your record. Practice reversing into the parking space and parallel parking more often, and familiarize yourself with the test site markers. Using online platforms makes operations convenient, and always communicate with the driving school to confirm the rules. Safety comes first, and with the right mindset, you’ll pass smoothly.
