Can a temporary ID be used for the Subject 3 driving test?
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A temporary ID can be used for the Subject 3 driving test. Article 56 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" stipulates that a temporary ID has the same legal effect as a formal ID and can be used as a formal ID within its 3-month validity period. Therefore, there is no problem using a temporary ID for the Subject 3 test. Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment and is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The full score is 100, and a passing score is 90. A retake is allowed on the spot. If the retake is failed, you can reschedule after 10 days. The road driving skills test for Subject 3 includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting, lane changing, pulling over, driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting 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, observe the left rearview mirror, slowly release the clutch, accelerate, and release the parking brake to start without rolling back. Driving straight through intersections: Speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20; crossing the yellow line is prohibited. Bus stops: Speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20; crossing the yellow line is prohibited. Turning right at intersections: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance; speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20; crossing the line is prohibited. Changing lanes: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance; speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20; crossing the edge line is prohibited. Overtaking: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance; speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20; crossing the edge line is prohibited. Turning left at intersections: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance; speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20; crossing the line is prohibited. Passing school zones: Speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20; crossing the line and honking are prohibited. Driving straight: Shift to 5th gear when speed exceeds 40; speed should be above 40; crossing the line is prohibited. Accelerating: Shift to 5th gear when speed exceeds 40; speed should be above 40; crossing the line is prohibited. Making a U-turn: Choose a suitable section, turn on the right signal, change to the rightmost lane, stop, turn on the left signal, shift to 2nd gear, and make a two-forward-one-reverse U-turn without rolling back. Pulling over: Turn on the right signal for 3 seconds before pulling over; the right wheel should not be more than 30 cm from the roadside line. Apply the parking brake and shift to neutral. Subject 3 scoring criteria: The following situations will result in immediate failure: Not using the seatbelt as required; Blocking or turning off the in-car audio/video monitoring device; Not following the examiner's instructions; Rolling back more than 30 cm when starting; Using a gear that does not match the speed for an extended period, causing the engine to over-rev or under-rev; Failing to shift gears twice in a row while driving; Coasting in neutral while driving; Not following traffic signals, signs, or markings; Not driving at the required speed; Driving over the solid center line or edge line of the lane; Driving over the lane divider for more than 15 seconds; Changing two or more lanes consecutively; Parking in no-parking zones such as pedestrian crossings or grid lines; The candidate not attending the test at the scheduled time. The following situations will result in a 10-point deduction: Rolling back less than 30 cm when starting; Shifting to the wrong gear when starting or driving; Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking; Turning the steering wheel less than 3 seconds after turning on the turn signal before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or parking; Stalling the engine once due to improper operation. Vehicle preparation: Not inspecting the vehicle and surroundings by walking counterclockwise around the vehicle will result in failure. The following situations during starting will result in immediate failure: Starting with insufficient brake pressure; Starting with the door not fully closed; Not shifting to neutral when starting the engine; Starting without releasing the parking brake and not correcting it in time. The following situations will result in a 10-point deduction: Starting without releasing the parking brake but correcting it in time; Not releasing the starter switch in time after the engine starts. Gear shifting: Not shifting gears smoothly as instructed will result in failure; Vehicle speed not matching the gear will result in a 10-point deduction. Pulling over: Parking with the vehicle body over the right edge line or pedestrian crossing will result in failure; Not closing the door after getting out will result in failure; Parking with the vehicle body more than 30 cm from the right edge line or sidewalk will result in a 10-point deduction; Not applying the parking brake after parking will result in a 10-point deduction; Releasing the foot brake before applying the parking brake will result in a 10-point deduction; Not turning off the engine before getting out will result in a 5-point deduction. Driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, or turning right at intersections: Not slowing down or stopping to observe as required will result in failure. Passing pedestrian crossings, school zones, or bus stops: Not slowing down as required will result in failure.
I'm particularly qualified to speak on this. Last year when accompanying a friend for his driving test (Subject 3), we encountered this exact situation - he was panicking after losing his ID card. The DMV clearly stated that temporary IDs are fully valid as long as they're official documents issued by public security authorities. The key is noting that temporary IDs usually have only a three-month validity period, so the exam date must fall within this window. I'd also recommend verifying with the test center three days in advance, as some venues require additional photocopies of temporary IDs for their records. Actually, regulations explicitly state that temporary IDs hold equal legal standing to permanent ones - they can even be used for opening bank accounts. For added security though, it's wise to bring your household registration booklet as backup in case you encounter staff unfamiliar with the rules.