Can an electronic ID card be used for the Subject 3 driving test?
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An electronic ID card cannot be used for the Subject 3 driving test. For all driving test subjects, including Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3, a physical ID card is required. During the exam, the original ID card must be submitted and swiped on a computer before the test can proceed. Below is relevant information about the Subject 3 driving test: Introduction: Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safety and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviated name for the road driving skills and safety and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle being licensed. Test Content: The road driving skills test generally includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting operations, lane changing, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crosswalks, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. The safety and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations such as tire blowouts, and knowledge of post-accident handling procedures.
To be honest, I specifically asked about this when I went to take the driving test (Subject 3). The current exam procedures are quite standardized, and most test centers still require the original physical ID card. Although electronic IDs can be used for hotel check-ins, the driving test system hasn't fully integrated with the electronic ID system yet, which can cause hiccups during machine verification. Last week, my cousin went to the test with just her electronic ID on her phone and ended up being asked to urgently obtain a paper certificate, almost missing her slot. To be safe, it's best to confirm the test center's policy with your driving school in advance. Ideally, prepare both—print a temporary identity proof and also have a photocopy of your physical ID ready. Also, remember to renew your ID card well before it expires, as the scanners at test centers will flag expired documents, which could throw you off during the exam—definitely not worth the stress.