Why is my application for the Subject 1 exam still under review?
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When applying for the Subject 1 exam online, the reservation status typically shows whether it was successful or not within 24 hours. If the reservation page continues to display "under review," it indicates that the reservation was unsuccessful, and you need to cancel and reapply. Below is an introduction to the driving test subjects: 1. Subject 1: The exam on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge. The structure of the exam question bank and the basic question types are determined by the Ministry of Public Security, while provincial traffic management departments under the public security authorities establish the exam question bank for their respective provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) based on local conditions. 2. Subject 2: The field driving skills test, which includes: reversing into a parking space, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, driving along a curve, and parallel parking. In cities like Shanghai, Subject 2 consists of nine mandatory items: reversing into a parking space, turning at a right angle, parallel parking, driving through a tunnel, stopping to take a card, driving along a curve, making a U-turn on a narrow road, emergency stopping, and stopping and starting on a slope. 3. Subject 3: The road driving skills test, which includes basic items such as: preparing to drive (walking around the vehicle counterclockwise, fastening the seat belt, turning on the left turn signal, shifting gears, releasing the handbrake, and honking the horn), starting, driving straight, changing lanes, passing through intersections, pulling over, passing through pedestrian crosswalks, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. 4. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving knowledge, which tests related knowledge on safe and civilized driving.
I also got stuck in the review process for my Theory Test application a while ago, mainly because the backend processing volume was too large, especially during summer vacation when many students were taking the driving test, causing slow system queuing. I called the DMV, and they said the long document review time might be due to unclear photos, incorrect ID information, or incomplete forms, so manual checks were needed. Don’t worry—usually, it takes just two or three days. Mine updated on the fourth day. Use the waiting time to practice more on the test app, familiarize yourself with road signs and traffic rules, which actually laid a good foundation for the exam. After all, if the first step of getting a driver’s license isn’t strict, the subsequent road test will be even more troublesome. Safety comes first.
As a trainee, my first application for Subject 1 was also stuck in review. Initially, I was very nervous, but later I learned about common factors like system glitches or duplicate document submissions. Slow processing during peak periods, such as after weekends, is normal. I opened the app to refresh the status while reviewing knowledge about brake systems and tire maintenance, making the wait productive. It's advisable to monitor SMS or email notifications to avoid missing updates. If there's no progress after 72 hours, contact the driving school consultant or the local DMV front desk to inquire about the specific status—usually, it gets resolved quickly. Remember, there's no need to panic at this stage; focusing on theoretical memorization is more practical.
