What is the difference between 'application in progress' and 'acceptance in progress' for Subject 2?
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Application refers to when the student submits the request, but the vehicle management office has not yet received it. Acceptance in progress means the vehicle management office has received the application and is verifying eligibility. Below are relevant details: 1. Appointment: 'Application in progress' means queuing for an appointment. Generally, the review time for a Subject 3 appointment takes 5-10 days. In first-tier cities, where there are many applicants, the time may be extended, with notifications typically sent 3-5 days before the exam at the latest. 2. Acceptance in progress: Some students may see the system continuously displaying 'acceptance in progress' when making an appointment. This is usually due to system errors or delays. Normally, a successful appointment will trigger an SMS notification. If you receive the SMS, you can attend the exam on the scheduled day. Alternatively, you can directly call the local vehicle management office to confirm whether the exam appointment was successfully made.
When I was taking my driver's license test, I was a bit confused too—there's a real difference between 'application in progress' and 'acceptance in progress.' 'Application in progress' means you've filled out the forms and submitted your documents, but the system has just received them and no one has reviewed them yet. It's like sending an email and waiting for a reply. At this stage, be patient and avoid constantly refreshing the status. I recommend using this time to practice reverse parking and familiarize yourself with the test site points. 'Acceptance in progress,' on the other hand, means they've started reviewing your application and are scheduling your test date. You might receive a notification to confirm your details, so avoid making changes to your documents during this phase to prevent errors. Back then, I kept rushing the driving school and wasted days worrying, only to later realize the distinction: 'application in progress' means you're in the queue, while 'acceptance in progress' means they're processing it. The entire process often takes a few days, so use this downtime to strengthen your steering control practice and ensure a smooth pass once you're in the car.
As a mentor who frequently guides beginners, I've seen many people confuse the status of Subject 2. 'Application Submitted' means your application is pending after submission, and the system shows 'pending'. You need to wait for the driving school or examiner to review your documents. Don't panic at this stage—just check if all uploaded materials are complete to avoid resubmission. 'Application Accepted' indicates the process has begun, with staff arranging exam dates and locations. You may receive SMS or app updates on progress. The key difference is: 'Application Submitted' hasn't started processing yet, while 'Application Accepted' means it's underway. I advise students to regularly check notification platforms, avoid randomly modifying personal information, and keep practicing parallel parking and hill starts—these details often trip people up during exams.
