Is the wait time for Subject 1 very long?
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Subject 1 appointment processing time is not fixed. Depending on the number of applicants, the queuing time for Subject 1 appointment processing and the speed of successful processing will vary. Generally, after making an online appointment, you will receive an SMS notification within a week. Priority is given to those who have canceled an appointment and rescheduled or whose study driving permit is about to expire, while first-time appointments are processed more slowly. Additional information: Subject 1 exam duration: If you fail the first attempt in the Subject 1 exam, you can retake it immediately. If you fail again, the exam is considered a complete failure, and you will need to make another appointment. For subsequent appointments, you do not need to re-complete the online study hours; you can simply apply through the online platform. After registering for the driver's license, you will receive a study driving permit, which is valid for three years. Within this period, you can schedule the Subject 1 exam an unlimited number of times.
I just finished the written test (Subject 1) recently, and the waiting time can indeed be quite long, especially in popular cities. On the day I went, it was a regular weekend, with hundreds of people crowded at the test center. It took me about one hour and forty minutes from queuing up to entering the examination room. The weather was hot, and my legs ached from standing. The main reasons are the large number of candidates in big cities, limited daily capacity at test centers, and some people joining the queue without appointments, delaying the overall progress. It's advisable to avoid peak times like holidays or weekend afternoons, as weekday mornings tend to be less crowded. Make an appointment in advance using the Traffic Management 12123 app, selecting a test center in the suburbs where queues might be shorter. While waiting, it's best to bring a bottle of water and a book to review the material, and avoid using your phone at the test center to prevent warnings. Stay calm and treat it as a practice in patience—after all, the test will be over quickly.
