Can a Temporary ID Card Be Used for the Motor Vehicle Driving License Test (Subject Two)?

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A temporary ID card can be used for the Subject Two test. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," first-time applicants must submit their identity proof. Although a temporary ID card is valid for only three months, it still serves as the applicant's identity proof and holds the same legal validity as a permanent ID card. The Subject Two test typically requires magnetic stripe scanning, but a temporary ID card cannot be scanned. Applicants using a temporary ID card for the Subject Two test must inform the test center staff in advance. Subject Two, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license examination. It refers to the field driving skills test, which includes five mandatory components: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves. According to Article 25 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), starting from June 1, 2021, the stopping and starting on a slope component is no longer assessed for C2 and C5 license applicants. The test is scored out of 100, with criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. A score of 80 or above is required to pass. Below is a detailed breakdown: Reversing into a Garage: The vehicle must be reversed into the garage from the right starting point, then driven to the left and reversed into the garage again before returning to the starting point. No stopping is allowed during the process. Parallel Parking: The vehicle must be driven parallel to the garage entrance, then reversed into the garage without any pauses. Turning at a Right Angle: The vehicle must not cross the line and must complete the turn in one go without stopping. Stopping and Starting on a Slope: The examinee must drive to the slope test point, ensuring the front wheels stop exactly on the line. After passing this part, the examinee must demonstrate starting on the slope without rolling backward. Any mistake will result in point deductions or failure. Driving Through Curves: The vehicle must navigate a lane with two turns greater than 40 degrees in one go without stopping, crossing lines, or leaving the lane. Important Notes for the Subject Two Test: Upon entering the vehicle, adjust the seat and mirrors to your preferred position and fasten the seatbelt. For parallel parking, find the correct angle, turn the steering wheel quickly, and react promptly to match the vehicle's speed. On the slope, remember to engage the handbrake, signal left when starting, release the handbrake smoothly, and balance the clutch and throttle to avoid stalling or rolling back. For right-angle turns, identify the turning point quickly and steer in sync with the vehicle's speed to prevent deviation. For curve driving (S-curve), the safest approach is to slow down. Those with good driving skills may pass swiftly in one go. When reversing into a garage, control the speed, identify reference points, and make minor adjustments if deviations are observed in the mirrors.