Can a Temporary ID Card Be Used for the Subject 3 Driving Test?
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Yes. A temporary ID card holds the same legal validity as an official document and can be used as a declared identity document during its 3-month validity period. Article 14 of the "Temporary ID Card Management Regulations" stipulates: Citizens engaging in relevant activities that require identity verification have the right to use a temporary resident ID card to prove their identity. Relevant institutions and their staff are not permitted to refuse this. About Temporary ID Cards: Temporary ID cards have the same legal effect as formal ID cards. Residents' identity proofs are either the "Resident ID Card" or the "Temporary Resident ID Card." For mainland residents living temporarily in another location, their identity proofs are the "Resident ID Card" or "Temporary Resident ID Card," along with a residence or temporary stay permit issued by the public security authorities. To apply for a temporary ID card, one must submit an application at the local police station of their permanent residence, present their household registration booklet and a recent one-inch black-and-white photo (with the same size standards as the resident ID card), and pay the processing fee. For citizens under 16 years old, a guardian must apply on their behalf. If you know your ID is expired before the test, you can first inquire with the driving test center or vehicle management office whether other valid documents (such as a residence permit) can be used. If not, quickly apply for a temporary ID card at the local police station of your registered residence. If you truly cannot obtain a temporary ID card in time, cancel the test at the vehicle management office at least one day in advance. This will prevent it from being recorded as a failure or absence and avoid wasting a test attempt. There are a total of 5 attempts for the Subject 3 test. If you fail the first attempt, you get one free retest on the spot. If you still fail the retest, the test session is terminated. Subject 3: Includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination and is also the abbreviated term for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's test. The road driving skills test content varies for different license types. Test content: Getting in the car, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, shifting gears, changing lanes, parking by the roadside, driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. The safe driving knowledge test generally includes: safe and civilized driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge in harsh weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods such as tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge.
I am a helper who frequently deals with driving test inquiries, and I know for sure that a temporary ID can be used for the Category 3 test without any issues. It is a valid document issued by public security authorities during the absence of a formal ID, with the same legal effect as a regular ID card, typically valid for one to three months. As a government institution, the driving test center must accept it for identity verification. I've encountered many trainees who successfully took the Category 3 test using a temporary ID. It's advisable to check in advance whether the temporary ID's validity covers the test date and to bring along the registration confirmation SMS or a proof slip issued by the driving school just in case of minor hiccups. If the temporary ID is about to expire, hurry to renew it. Don't stress over this; the focus of the driving test is on practicing driving skills and maintaining a calm mindset. Overall, feel at ease using it, and concentrate on passing the test to get your driver's license—that's what matters most. It's as universally accepted as using it to open a bank account.
