Is it difficult to book the Subject 3 test?
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Booking a test slot is not on a first-come, first-served basis, but rather depends on the overall ranking number to determine whether the booking is successful. Additional information: Precautions for the Subject 3 test: Starting with the door not fully closed results in failure. Failing to observe the interior and exterior rearview mirrors and look back to check the traffic conditions before starting results in failure. Starting the engine without the gear in neutral results in failure. Starting without releasing the parking brake and failing to correct it in time results in failure. Starting without releasing the parking brake but correcting it in time results in a 10-point deduction. Failing to release the start switch in time after the engine starts results in a 10-point deduction. Not using the horn reasonably in complex road traffic situations results in a 5-point deduction.
I remember booking for Subject 3 was particularly frustrating, waiting several months just to get a slot. Back then, I signed up late and found that spots were extremely tight, especially in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, where driving schools were packed, and slots would disappear the moment the system opened. Sometimes I stayed up until midnight refreshing the webpage, only to still miss out, which was infuriating. Later, I talked to my instructor and learned that peak periods like winter and summer breaks are even harder to book because students take the test in droves. The advice is to plan early, contact the driving school in advance to check slot availability, and don’t wait until the last minute. Honestly, booking isn’t that hard—it’s all about timing and luck, so just stay patient. Try different time slots, and you’ll eventually get one.
