Can an expired ID card be used for the Subject 2 driving test?
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You can apply for a temporary ID card to register for the Subject 2 test. Below are the key points to note about the Subject 2 driving test: Introduction to Subject 2: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. Subject 2 test items for small vehicles: Include five mandatory tests—reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving. Subject 2 test items for large vehicles: Include pole test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, passing a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing a width-restricted gate, passing continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, narrow road U-turns, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
Last year when I was preparing for the Subject 2 driving test, I encountered this issue. A friend reminded me to check my ID card, and I realized it had expired. I rushed to the local police station to renew it. The staff explained that the test requires scanning a valid ID to verify identity information – expired cards simply can't retrieve data, and the examiner would directly disqualify you. I spent two days getting a new card and luckily made it in time for the test. The lesson I learned: verify your ID's validity at least one week before the exam. Nowadays, renewing IDs is convenient with online appointments – just bring the old card and photos. Don’t wait until the last minute and risk panic, wasted time, and lost registration fees. I suggest adding an ID check item to the exam checklist to avoid unnecessary failures.
