How long does it take to upload the subject 3 test results?
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Generally, the test results can be queried within a few hours after the examinee finishes the test, but most people's results usually take until the next day to be available. Here are some important notes for Subject 3: 1. Lane change: When the examinee hears "Please change lanes," they should turn on the turn signal and wait for 3 seconds before turning the steering wheel. If the driver is on a single-lane road, lane change is not allowed at this time. 2. Straight-line driving: Once straight-line driving begins, the steering wheel should not be turned randomly, and the solid lane line must not be crossed. The examinee should focus their vision on the distance ahead and make slight adjustments to the steering wheel to maintain straight-line driving, rather than keeping the steering wheel completely fixed. 3. Slow down: When passing through crosswalks, school zones, bus stops, or straight intersections, the examinee should lightly press the brake pedal to slow down.
When I was an instructor at the driving school, students often asked me this. The exact upload time for the results after the Subject 3 exam really depends on the regional system. In most places using electronic monitoring equipment, the scores are transmitted to the public security network in real time, and you can check them on the Traffic Management 12123 app the same afternoon. However, in areas with manual exams, it might take longer—you’ll have to wait for the examiner to submit the scores to the office for system entry. The fastest you might see them is the next day, but if the system is under maintenance, it could take until the third day. If you took the test on a Friday afternoon, you might have to wait until the following Monday. Just remember these three key points: electronic exams give immediate results, manual exams take a day, and if the system acts up, add 1-2 days.
A friend from the Vehicle Management Office's data department explained the process to me. The upload of Subject 3 exam results actually involves three steps: exam device data recording, examiner verification and signature, and system entry by window staff. For instance, in our city, newly installed exam vehicles are equipped with 5G real-time transmission, allowing records to be checked in the system within 10 minutes after the exam. However, some test centers still use old equipment, requiring manual transport of score cards back to the Vehicle Management Office for upload. If you're in the last exam slot before noon, updates often don't appear until the 4 PM batch processing. During peak periods like month-end when driving schools submit approvals in bulk, system queues can cause even longer delays, so it's advisable to avoid querying during these peak times.
