How many days does it usually take to successfully schedule the Subject 1 test?
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Subject 1 test scheduling acceptance time is not fixed. Depending on the number of applicants, the queue for scheduling acceptance and the speed of successful acceptance vary. Generally, it takes about a week for the application to be processed after online scheduling. Below is relevant information about Subject 1: 1. Test Introduction: The Subject 1 test is a theoretical knowledge exam conducted at the vehicle management office, which is a mandatory licensing exam for applicants. The test content includes the most basic knowledge such as driving theory fundamentals, road safety laws and regulations, traffic signals, traffic rules, as well as local regulations. The scheduling of the driver theory test is arranged by local vehicle management offices. 2. Test Process: The total time for the Subject 1 test is 45 minutes. The test paper consists of 100 questions, including true/false questions and multiple-choice questions, with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90. The test paper is randomly selected and combined by the computer driver examination system according to the proportion specified in the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Business Work Specifications."
Last week, I accompanied my cousin to sign up for driving school. The instructor said that booking for Subject 1 usually takes 3-5 days. He mentioned the most critical part is how fast the driving school uploads your documents to the DMV for review—they internally call it 'face signing.' If this step gets stuck, you’ll be waiting for nothing. Only after approval can you enter the booking pool, where the system randomly queues you. My cousin applied in a small town on Wednesday and directly booked the Friday afternoon slot, but the instructor said in big cities, it’s packed—waiting a week is common. Remember to choose less popular test centers or afternoon slots, as they’re easier to book than morning ones! The instructor also secretly advised us to avoid submitting applications on Mondays when the system is most congested.
We were just discussing this in the driving test group yesterday. I took the test last month. It really depends on your driving school's efficiency! With complete documents, the initial review takes 1 day after submission by the driving school, then you can start hunting for available slots in the booking system. I applied on Tuesday afternoon and got the confirmation SMS on Thursday. But my roommate applied at the same time and had to wait the full 5 days—choosing the right test center matters! The east city test center has faster queues, while the popular west city one requires snatching slots. Also, rescheduling for a retest is quicker as the system gives it priority. I recommend downloading the Traffic Management 12123 app and checking three times daily—you might grab a slot if someone cancels.
I'm someone who failed last month and had to rebook. The speed of booking depends entirely on three things: First is the DMV's review speed, which now basically takes within 24 hours; second is the booking time slot—it's super hard to grab a slot at the beginning of the next month if you book at the end of the current month; third depends on whether you're retaking after failing. First-time bookings usually require queuing for about 5 days, while retakes are faster. Last time, I failed on Monday and booked a Friday slot by Wednesday. The trick is not to stubbornly aim for weekends—booking a weekday afternoon doubles your success rate. After all, the computer test only takes 45 minutes.
