Why is the driving test appointment still under processing after several days?
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Showing 'under processing' means the result has not been released yet. Here are the specific details: Appointment: If you just made the appointment, it will take some time to know whether the appointment is successful. Generally, the vehicle management office will notify the applicant via SMS two days before the scheduled test date. Whether the appointment is successful or not, the vehicle management office will inform the applicant by SMS. Appointment methods: There are two types, regular appointment and priority appointment. According to local conditions, the public security authorities will set a certain number of priority and regular appointment slots in the test sessions. Students whose study driving certificate has less than 6 months of validity can have priority to schedule one test for each subject within the validity period. When making a priority appointment, students can choose test sessions with available priority slots. For regular appointments, the first subject one test appointment will be scheduled based on the initial application date for the driver's license or license upgrade; non-first subject one test appointments will be scheduled based on the date of the last test.
It's quite common for the driving test appointment to still be under review. I also encountered this when I took my driver's license test last year. The main reason is the high volume of system processing, especially during peak seasons when many people register, and the DMV needs to queue up for review. My instructor said that if the submitted documents are incomplete—such as a blurry ID photo or missing items on the medical form—the staff will set them aside to process other priority applications first. If the test center you chose is too popular, like weekend slots, you'll have to wait for those ahead to confirm before your turn comes. It's best to check the real-time status through the Traffic Management 12123 App, as results usually appear within 3-5 working days. If it takes longer than a week, it's advisable to directly inquire at the driving school's front desk—they can contact the DMV to expedite the process.
My driving students often encounter this issue, mainly due to three reasons. First is the overload of the driving test system, with tens of thousands of daily booking requests requiring server response time. Second is the manual verification process - for instance, if you're transferring records from another location, staff need to manually check your training hours, which may cause delays. Lastly, there's venue coordination - when applicants exceed the test center's capacity in a given time slot, the system automatically delays allocation. Here's a tip: avoid peak periods like month-end bookings and opt for weekday morning sessions for higher success rates. If there's no update after five working days, have your driving school contact the DMV's dedicated inquiry hotline.
