Can a Temporary ID Be Used for the Driving Test (Subject 3)?
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A temporary ID can be used for the Subject 3 driving test. According to Article 56 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," temporary IDs hold the same legal validity as permanent IDs during their 3-month validity period and can be used as official identification. Therefore, there is no issue with using a temporary ID for the Subject 3 test. Applying for a Temporary ID: The applicant must bring their household registration booklet and a recent 1-inch black-and-white photo (without a hat) to the local public security bureau where their permanent residence is registered. After staff verification, the temporary ID can typically be issued on the same day. Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test, which are part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. It is commonly referred to as the road driving skills and safety knowledge test. The passing score is 90 out of 100. A retake is allowed immediately if failed, and if unsuccessful, a re-examination can be scheduled after 10 days. The road driving skills test for Subject 3 includes: vehicle preparation, simulated light operation, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting, lane changing, pulling over, passing through intersections (straight, left, and right turns), crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. Subject 3 Test Precautions: Starting: Close the door, fasten the seatbelt, turn on the left signal, shift to 2nd gear, honk three times, check the left rearview mirror, slowly release the clutch while accelerating, and avoid rolling backward. Straight through an intersection: Speed between 20-30 km/h, no crossing the yellow line. Bus stop: Speed between 20-30 km/h, no crossing the yellow line. Right turn at an intersection: Signal left 3 seconds in advance, speed between 20-30 km/h, no crossing the line. Lane change: Signal left 3 seconds in advance, speed between 20-30 km/h, no crossing the boundary line. Overtaking: Signal left 3 seconds in advance, speed between 20-30 km/h, no crossing the boundary line. Left turn at an intersection: Signal left 3 seconds in advance, speed between 20-30 km/h, no crossing the line. Passing a school zone: Speed between 20-30 km/h, no crossing the line, no honking. Straight-line driving: Shift to 5th gear when speed exceeds 40 km/h, maintain speed above 40 km/h, no crossing the line. Accelerating: Shift to 5th gear when speed exceeds 40 km/h, maintain speed above 40 km/h, no crossing the line. U-turn: Choose an appropriate section, signal right to move to the far-right lane, stop, signal left, shift to 2nd gear, and perform a two-forward-one-reverse U-turn without rolling backward. Pulling over: Signal right for 3 seconds before stopping, ensure the right wheel is within 30 cm of the roadside, engage the parking brake, and shift to neutral. Subject 3 Deduction Criteria: Immediate failure for: Not wearing a seatbelt; Blocking or turning off in-car audio/video monitoring devices; Not following examiner instructions; Rolling backward over 30 cm when starting; Mismatched gear and speed for extended periods, causing engine RPM issues; Failing to shift gears twice consecutively while driving; Coasting in neutral; Ignoring traffic signals, signs, or markings; Not maintaining required speed; Driving over solid center or lane edge lines; Straddling lane dividers for over 15 seconds; Changing two or more lanes consecutively; Parking in prohibited areas (e.g., crosswalks, grid lines); Missing the scheduled test time. 10-point deduction for: Rolling backward under 30 cm when starting; Shifting incorrectly when starting or driving; Not using or misusing turn signals before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or stopping; Signaling for less than 3 seconds before maneuvers; Stalling the engine once due to improper operation. Vehicle Preparation: Failure to walk counterclockwise around the car to inspect its condition and surroundings results in disqualification. Starting: Immediate failure for: Insufficient brake pressure when starting; Starting with an unclosed door; Starting the engine without shifting to neutral; Not releasing the parking brake in time. 10-point deduction for: Starting without releasing the parking brake but correcting promptly; Not releasing the ignition switch after starting the engine. Gear Shifting: Failure to shift smoothly as instructed results in disqualification; Mismatched speed and gear incurs a 10-point deduction. Pulling Over: Failure if the vehicle exceeds the roadside or crosswalk line; Failure if the door is not closed after exiting; 10-point deduction if the vehicle is over 30 cm from the roadside; 10-point deduction for not engaging the parking brake fully; 10-point deduction for releasing the brake pedal before engaging the parking brake; 5-point deduction for not turning off the engine before exiting. Intersections (Straight, Left, Right Turns): Failure to slow down or stop as required results in disqualification. Pedestrian Crossings, School Zones, Bus Stops: Failure to slow down results in disqualification.
Of course I've used a temporary ID for the driving test科目三. That time my ID had expired and I was getting a new one, so the temporary one came in handy. Actually, a temporary ID is legally valid once issued by the public security department, and it's fully acceptable for the driving test科目三. Just make sure it hasn't expired on the test day—they're usually valid for 30-90 days, so I'd recommend checking in advance. Also, bring an extra copy of your household registration or driving school enrollment documents as backup, in case the test center is crowded and you have to wait. For科目三, focusing on driving skills is more crucial—don't let small issues with your ID distract you. Safe cornering and braking matter more than anything. From my own experience, arriving early to review the rules at the test center helps avoid nervous mistakes.
