What are the consequences of canceling a Subject 2 appointment?

[KarterAnn]

The consequences of canceling a Subject 2 appointment are as follows: 1. Reduction in cancellation opportunities: Canceling an appointment will decrease the number of online cancellation opportunities. Once these opportunities are exhausted, you must bring valid documents to handle the cancellation in person. Additionally, the priority for rescheduling the Subject 2 exam will be based on the time of this cancellation, which may significantly delay your position in the queue. This results in a very low success rate for scheduling a Subject 2 exam in the short term. 2. Low rescheduling success rate: There is no use regretting after canceling a Subject 2 appointment; you can only attempt to reschedule later. Although you can try to reschedule the Subject 2 exam shortly after cancellation, the success rate will be very low.

[VonRuby]

Canceling your Subject 2 test reservation in advance doesn’t incur major losses, but you’ll have to rejoin the queue. The process is straightforward on the 12123 traffic management app—just a few clicks. However, the system will place you at the end of the waiting list, potentially delaying your next test by two to three weeks. Important reminder: Avoid canceling more than three times within a year, or the system will lock your account, requiring an in-person visit to the DMV to unlock it—quite a hassle. Once, I canceled after realizing I had a business trip, then waited a month to reschedule, nearly missing my driving test validity period. Always double-check your schedule before booking to avoid unnecessary delays.

[SanCayden]

The most frequently asked question by students at driving schools is about canceling the Subject 2 test. If you apply for cancellation one day in advance, it's equivalent to a free reset opportunity, and you can do it with just one click on the traffic management app. However, if you simply don't show up on the test day, the consequences are severe: the system will mark you as absent, automatically deducting one test attempt. Since you only get five chances to take the Subject 2 test, wasting one is not cost-effective. Even worse, in some regions, you may have to pay a re-examination fee of around 100 to 200 yuan after missing the test. It's advisable for students not to cancel unless absolutely necessary. If cancellation is unavoidable, make sure to do it in advance to avoid putting yourself in a passive situation.

[StAyla]

When I was taking the Subject 2 test, I canceled an appointment once. I did it three days in advance, and it didn't cost anything if I followed the process on the traffic management app. However, for the next appointment, I had to queue up again, losing the advantage of the system's automatic sorting. I waited almost a month for my turn. It's especially important not to cancel frequently, as the system will automatically lower your priority. A friend of mine canceled twice within two months, and for the third appointment, slots were always taken before they could book one. In the end, they had to wait for new slots to be released at midnight to finally get an appointment. My advice is to leave enough buffer time before scheduling a test. Canceling in advance for emergencies can minimize the impact; otherwise, rescheduling might delay the test by up to a month and a half.