Why is Subject 2 Always Under Review?

[MacAddyson]

Subject 2 remaining under review may indicate an unsuccessful appointment, as some locations have high demand for scheduling. If the application is not processed successfully after five working days, it will be rejected, and you will need to reschedule. You can directly schedule an appointment at the driving school or choose a different time slot. Subject 2 Scheduling Tips: The system prioritizes applicants based on the earliest of three timestamps: the application processing time, the last exam date, or the last cancellation date of an exam appointment. To increase your chances, schedule as early as possible within the available time slots, avoid peak scheduling periods, and do not select crowded exam sessions. Prioritize exam sessions with higher ranking availability. If you cannot attend the exam after a successful appointment, cancel it at the vehicle management office at least one day in advance. Basic Exam Items for Subject 2: Pole Test, Hill Start and Parking, Parallel Parking, Single-Plank Bridge, Curve Driving, Right-Angle Turn, Speed-Limited Passage Through Narrow Gates, Continuous Obstacle Course, Hundred-Meter Gear Shifting, and Bumpy Road Driving.

[Janelle]

I encountered the same issue during my last driving test (Subject 2) and was anxiously refreshing the page every day. The main reason is that the DMV has an overwhelming workload for document verification, especially during peak exam periods when hundreds of candidates queue daily. They need to manually check each applicant's ID card, medical certificates, and other materials - incomplete documents get returned for resubmission. My suggestion is to wait 3-5 days first. If there's no update after a week, ask your driving instructor to check the progress. Keep practicing driving whenever possible - if you're not proficient with Subject 2 maneuvers, you might fail even after securing a test slot. Also check if your photo meets requirements; a friend got delayed because they wore glasses in the ID photo.

[AliceDella]

My driving instructor explained this before. The DMV's system is actually quite complex. Besides handling new trainees, it also manages rescheduling for retakes, especially during winter and summer breaks when students sign up in droves. 'In process' means your materials have entered the workflow but haven't reached manual processing yet. I suggest not just waiting passively—have the driving school front desk call the DMV to follow up; they can check where exactly it's stuck. Also, double-check if the phone number you provided during registration is correct. A friend of mine once missed feedback because he'd changed his number. Recent system upgrades might also cause delays. If you're really in a hurry, visit the DMV counter in person—just remember to bring your ID card.

[NadiaFitz]

It's quite common during processing. When I took my driver's license test that year, I had to wait for two weeks. Nowadays, driving schools automatically submit materials through the system, but the vehicle management office still needs to manually verify photos, medical examination forms, and such. When there are many applicants, their daily processing capacity is limited, and if it's scheduled towards the end of the month, the wait might be even longer. Think back to whether you applied during a peak period or chose a particularly popular test site. Don't just keep refreshing the app; the most reliable way is to ask your coach at the driving school's training ground. They have connections with the vehicle management office and can check the status internally. Don't stop practicing driving; mastering reverse parking is more important than anything else.

[StEmerson]

This situation is most likely due to a backlog in material review. When I retook the Subject 2 test before, it was the same. The DMV first needs to verify if the number of trainees exceeds the quota, as each instructor has a limited number of students they can coach. There might also be a delay in updating the status in the system due to network latency—I've seen cases where reviews were completed early but still showed as 'under review.' It's recommended to check via the Traffic Management 12123 APP, which is more accurate than the driving school's system. If the driving school can't expedite the results, take your contract directly to the DMV window and inquire. Recently, many test centers have been upgrading to electronic equipment, which may cause even longer system delays. Be patient and wait for notifications, and don't let it affect your training progress.

[LaBethany]

My instructor said there are usually two scenarios: If you just enrolled, it might be that documents like the medical report haven’t been synced to the DMV system yet. If you’re rescheduling after failing a test, you’ll have to wait for the examiner’s schedule. 'Processing' means your materials are in the system but haven’t been assigned an exam date, especially during driving test reforms, which can slow things down. Ask your driving school to check if any documents are missing—once, I was held up for three days because of a missing signature page. Don’t trust online tips about speeding up the process, and going directly to the DMV is a waste of time. The best approach is to ask for updates daily when you go for driving practice—instructors often have insider channels.