
Subject 1 allows scheduling multiple test sessions simultaneously, generally up to two. Below are some essential tips to pass Subject 1: 1. Traffic signs: Guide signs have a blue background with white patterns; their shapes include circles, rectangles, and squares. Direction signs provide information about road directions, locations, and distances. Prohibition signs typically feature a white background, red circle, red bar, and black pattern, with the pattern overlapping the bar (except for a few exceptions). 2. Traffic police gestures: The direction the traffic police officer's face is pointing indicates which direction they are directing traffic. A right hand signal means 'slow down,' while a left hand signal indicates 'prepare to turn left.'

I just finished scheduling my Subject 1 test this month. Actually, you can only book one exam at a time, and the Traffic Management 12123 system will lock your registration information. If you fail to secure a slot or don’t pass the test, the system will then allow you to schedule the next attempt. However, here’s a little trick: if your first booking is unsuccessful due to a low ranking, you can cancel and immediately reschedule for another session. But if you cancel more than twice, you’ll have to wait 7 days before booking again. Remember to choose less crowded time slots when selecting a test center—weekday afternoons are usually easier to book than weekends. Before registering, refresh the page frequently to check available slots at different centers, and switch to another location if one is fully booked.

A student asked the other day if they could book three Theory Test (Subject 1) sessions at the same time. That's really not possible. The system only accepts one booking request at a time—if you book at Test Center A, you can't simultaneously book at Test Center B. If you're quick to click cancel, be extra careful: you can only cancel up to three times within a month. Exceed that, and you'll have to wait ten days before you can book again. I've had students who got burned by this, getting locked out by the system after canceling three times in a row. My advice is to check the test seat availability posted on the DMV's official WeChat account before booking, avoiding peak times like 9 a.m. or weekends, which are especially hard to secure. Once booked, remember to bring your ID card and arrive at the test center half an hour early. I once saw someone turned away for being late—what a shame!

The rules for booking the subject one test are quite simple. You can only lock in one session at the same time. Last time, a student tried to book two Saturday exams simultaneously on the 12123 app, and the system immediately popped up a reminder that there was an existing uncompleted booking. If the exam is unsuccessful, you can immediately book another one. However, if you actively cancel twice, you'll have to wait for a seven-day cooldown period before the third booking. The priority for registration mainly depends on two factors: the time elapsed since the last cancellation and how early you register. When someone can't secure a slot, I often recommend trying test centers in smaller nearby cities. I frequently suggest suburban test centers as they have more seats and a higher chance of successful booking.

Over the years working at the DMV window, I've seen too many people asking if double booking is possible. The system is set up for single-session applications only—no exceptions, even if two test centers have plenty of vacancies. Cancellations are recorded in your file, and exceeding three cancellations lands you directly on the blacklist, requiring in-person window visits to lift the restriction. My advice: before registering, check real-time test slot availability via the traffic management app—opt for centers with abundant green vacancies for the safest bet. The system now also factors in historical fail rates to adjust sorting, giving first-time test takers priority over retakers. If you're in a hurry, target the 10 AM slot release—it’s prime time to snag canceled spots.


