How long after canceling an exam appointment can you reschedule?
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You can reschedule the exam the day after canceling an appointment. Below is additional information regarding driving test appointments: Time restrictions: Each subject can be tested once, with one retake allowed if the initial attempt fails. If the retake is not taken or also fails, the current exam session ends, and the applicant must reschedule. For Subject 2 and Subject 3, rescheduling must be done at least 10 days later. If the Subject 3 safety and civilized driving knowledge test fails, the passing score for the road driving skills test remains valid. Attempt limits: Within the validity period of the learning driving permit, the number of rescheduling attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skills tests must not exceed five. If the fifth rescheduled test fails, all previously passed subjects will be invalidated.
Many students around me often ask this question. After canceling an exam, you have to wait about 10 days to reschedule. This is a unified cooling-off period set by the traffic management department to prevent people from arbitrarily occupying exam resources. However, this time is calculated from the day you cancel, not the exam day. For example, if I canceled my Subject 2 exam last Wednesday, I can reschedule it this Saturday. It's advisable to check the availability of exam slots in the system before canceling, and don't rush to click cancel, as popular time slots may require a longer wait. Additionally, there might be slight differences in different regions, so it's best to check the local DMV's notice.
When I rescheduled my driving test before, I also found that you need to wait patiently for ten days after canceling an appointment. The system mainly needs to process cancellation records and release slots. If you can't find a new available slot immediately after canceling, don't worry—it usually shows up the next day. The most frustrating part is during peak exam seasons when the queue at the test center is long, potentially delaying rescheduling by one or two weeks. I have a friend who canceled in September and had to wait until October to get a new slot. I recommend using the Traffic Management 12123 app to monitor slot updates, as new slots are more likely to be released after 8 PM. If you're in a hurry, try booking during off-peak hours, such as weekday mornings.
