How long does it take for the review after driver's license registration before scheduling an appointment?
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It generally takes about one month from registration to taking the first subject test. 1. Registration explanation: Enrollment at a driving school is only a preliminary registration. After registering at the driving school, the school submits the materials to the vehicle management office. Upon successful submission, the vehicle management office will issue a serial number, which indicates successful registration, and the driving school can then arrange theoretical courses. 2. Subject 1 introduction: Subject 1, the theoretical test or driver's theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. According to the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' the test content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and other related knowledge. The test is conducted on a computer, consisting of 100 questions, with a passing score of 90 or above.
Last year when I signed up, I was also particularly concerned about this issue. The driving school told me that the review usually takes 3 to 7 working days. During this period, the vehicle management office needs to verify whether materials like ID cards and medical examination reports are complete. If there are issues with the materials, they may need to be resubmitted. I submitted my documents on a Wednesday and received an SMS notification the following Monday saying the review was approved. However, a friend of mine had to wait nearly two weeks during the peak period, mainly because of the summer student rush. I recommend checking the progress bar on the 12123 APP daily after signing up. Once you see the review is completed, you can immediately schedule the subject one test. Remember to have the driving school help check if any information is missing when signing up—this saves the most time.
As a coach who has trained over a thousand students, I've observed that the speed of approval mainly depends on three factors: the workload of the DMV, the completeness of materials, and the application period. It usually takes no more than 3 days during non-holiday periods, but around National Day, it might drag on for up to 10 days. Last year, a student had their application returned because the photo on the medical form was blurry, which took half a month to resolve. The key is to ensure that the three white-background ID photos are clear and the medical report has all the necessary stamps. If there's no progress after a week, have the driving school follow up directly. Once approved, the system will unlock the scheduling permissions, and it's wise to quickly secure a test slot at this point.
