Does Canceling a Successfully Scheduled Subject Three Exam Waste That Attempt?
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Canceling a successfully scheduled Subject Three exam does not count as one of the exam attempts. Only failing the exam or not attending the exam as scheduled will be considered as wasting an exam attempt. According to Article 43 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," if an applicant is unable to attend the exam as scheduled, they must apply to cancel the appointment one day in advance. Applicants who do not attend the exam as scheduled will be judged as having failed that exam attempt. Below is relevant information about scheduling the Subject Three exam: 1. Scheduling Order: Article 36 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" states that the vehicle management office must arrange exams according to the scheduled exam location and time. After passing Subject One, applicants can schedule the Subject Two or Subject Three road driving skills exam. In areas where conditions permit, applicants can simultaneously schedule the Subject Two and Subject Three road driving skills exams and take them consecutively after successful scheduling. 2. If the Exam Cannot Be Arranged Within 60 Days: If the vehicle management office cannot arrange the Subject Three road driving skills exam within 60 days, applicants can choose to schedule the exam at another exam location within the same province (autonomous region, or municipality directly under the central government). The vehicle management office must use the nationally unified exam scheduling system, providing applicants with options to schedule exams via the internet, phone, or service windows.
As a veteran driving instructor with nearly a decade of experience at a driving school, I often encounter students asking this question. Canceling a scheduled Category 3 driving test usually doesn't waste that test attempt, as long as you don't miss or fail to attend on time. There are limits to the number of driving test attempts—each person can take the Category 3 test up to five times, and each scheduled appointment can be canceled. If you cancel in advance through the exam system, such as via the 'Driving Test Guide' app or the 'Traffic Management 12123' app, it won't count against your attempts. However, don't do it too frequently, as the system may have restrictions. The key is not to panic—many students cancel out of nervousness, only to find it disrupts their practice schedule. I recommend thorough preparation before the test, not skipping mock exams, and attending if possible. Get more practice driving to familiarize yourself with road conditions. If you must cancel once, it's not a big deal—just schedule earlier next time to avoid delays.
