
Subject One test review takes about a week after booking. It may take longer if there are many applicants. Subject One Test Content: Basic knowledge of motor vehicles; laws, regulations, and road traffic signals; basics of safe and civilized driving; fundamental knowledge related to motor vehicle operation. The Subject One test process is as follows: Follow the staff's instructions to collect your driving school file in order at the waiting area; Carry and present your ID card for inspection by the supervising officer; Mobile phones must be turned off upon entering the test area; No loud talking is allowed in the test area; Regulation textbooks are not allowed in the test area (or should be kept in your bag); After the test, keep your ID card safe and submit the file to the "Submission Window" at the front of the test area; Candidates who pass the test can leave the test area after signing under the guidance of the staff at the exit; Candidates who fail the test should wait for notification from their driving school staff regarding the retake time after leaving the test area.

Our driving school instructors have guided so many students, so we're quite authoritative when it comes to the subject one appointment review process. Typically, results come out within 2 to 7 days, but it depends on how busy the local DMV is. I recommend using the Traffic Management 12123 APP to track progress—the online processing status at the bottom of the interface updates faster than SMS notifications. However, be aware that right after system upgrades or during peak seasons like winter/summer breaks when college students flood in, the longest we've seen is two weeks. Don't idle during the review week; use spare time to practice question banks—the latest versions get updated frequently on the APP. If your application gets suddenly rejected, it's likely due to non-compliant photo requirements (must be white-background ID photos), so reupload promptly.

I just passed Subject One three months ago and handled the entire appointment process myself. Three days after uploading the documents, I saw the 'Successfully Accepted' notification on the 12123 app. A special reminder for future driving learners: Make sure to double-check your registration information. A fellow trainee in my car had to re-queue for seven days due to a wrong ID number. Efficiency varies greatly across regions—my experience at Hangzhou Chengxi Test Center was twice as fast as in my hometown county. Avoiding the end-of-month peak period speeds up appointments significantly. A few times, I noticed the status updated earlier when checking the app at noon, and SMS notifications often get delayed by the carrier.

The review mechanism actually follows a three-step process: First, the system automatically verifies identity information, which is usually completed within 24 hours. Then, there's a manual review of health declaration materials. Finally, testing site resources are allocated. Retake applications are prioritized—I personally witnessed staff working overtime to clear the backlog during the last system outage. It's recommended to submit applications on weekday mornings when the DMV servers are at their smoothest. If there's no update after five days, simply click 'modify' on the registration page to restart the review process. Friends have confirmed this method works.


