How soon can I take the Subject 3 test after passing Subject 1 with 24 points deducted?
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If your driver's license has been deducted 24 points and you have passed the Subject 1 test, the latest date to take the Subject 3 test must be within ten days after passing Subject 1. According to Chapter V of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" regarding the management of motor vehicle drivers: 1. Article 65: The cumulative scoring cycle for road traffic safety violations is 12 months, with a maximum of 12 points, calculated from the date the motor vehicle driving license is first obtained. 2. Article 68: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall detain their motor vehicle driving license.
My cousin also had his license suspended last year for maxing out 24 penalty points and had to retake the tests. After passing Theory Test (Subject 1), he anxiously asked about the timing for Road Test (Subject 3), and got notified in less than a week. Nowadays, the DMV operates quite efficiently, especially in major cities where tests must be scheduled within 10 days. However, this timeframe isn’t fixed—it depends on local scheduling. For instance, during summer when many people learn to drive, you might wait two weeks, while in off-peak seasons, it could take just 3-4 days. My advice: start practicing Subject 3 immediately after passing Subject 1—don’t wait until the exam notice arrives to cram. The test center staff mentioned many candidates idly scroll on their phones after Subject 1, only to panic-practice the day before the test. What a waste to fail that way!
