Why is it difficult to schedule the Subject 3 driving test?
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Scheduling exam slots is not on a first-come-first-served basis, but determined by overall ranking numbers. The ranking rules are quite simple: For first-time Subject 1 test applicants, the scheduling time is based on when the user initially applied for a motor vehicle driver's license. For non-first-time Subject 1 test applicants, the scheduling time is based on the date of the last exam. Additional information: Subject 3 test precautions: Starting with doors not fully closed results in failure. Failing to check interior/exterior mirrors or look back to observe traffic conditions before starting results in failure. Starting the engine with gear not in neutral results in failure. Starting without releasing the parking brake and failing to correct promptly results in failure. Starting without releasing the parking brake but correcting promptly deducts 10 points.
I have deep feelings about how hard it is to book a slot for Subject Three of the driving test. Last year when I was getting my license, I waited for months without success, mainly because there are just too many people learning to drive, especially during summer vacations when students sign up in droves. Securing a spot feels as competitive as grabbing train tickets during the Spring Festival travel rush. Plus, with limited test sites—only a few in each city—the daily test capacity is low, leaving many people refreshing the system all day without getting a slot. I’ve also heard that in some areas, pandemic-related reductions in test capacity have caused severe backlogs. To make it easier, I’d suggest signing up early to avoid peak periods or asking your instructor to help monitor the system for openings. In the end, I barely managed to book mine, so I’d remind everyone to check local test resource availability before starting driving lessons—it’ll save a lot of hassle.
