Can I Take the Driving Test Part 3 If I Lost My ID Card?

[KateLee]

If you lose your ID card when taking the Driving Test Part 3, you can choose to use a temporary ID card for the test. The temporary ID card has the same legal effect as the official ID card and can be used as an official ID card within its 3-month validity period. Therefore, there is no problem using a temporary ID card for the Driving Test Part 3. The Driving Test Part 3, including the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's test. The full score is 100, and a score of 90 is required to pass. You can retake the test once on the spot. If you fail the retest, you can make a new appointment after 10 days. The road driving skills test content for the Driving Test Part 3 includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operation, changing lanes, parking by the roadside, driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. Notes for the Driving Test Part 3: Starting: Close the door, fasten the seat belt, turn on the left turn signal, shift to 2nd gear, honk the horn 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, and crossing the yellow line is prohibited. Bus stops: Speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, and crossing the yellow line is prohibited. Turning right at intersections: Turn on the left turn signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, and crossing the line is prohibited. Changing lanes: Turn on the left turn signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, and crossing the lane edge line is prohibited. Overtaking: Turn on the left turn signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, and crossing the lane edge line is prohibited. Turning left at intersections: Turn on the left turn signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, and crossing the line is prohibited. Passing school zones: Speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, crossing the line is prohibited, and honking is prohibited. Driving straight: Shift to 5th gear and accelerate when the speed exceeds 40, speed should be above 40, and crossing the line is prohibited. Accelerating: Shift to 5th gear and accelerate when the speed exceeds 40, speed should be above 40, and crossing the line is prohibited. Making U-turns: Choose a suitable section to turn on the right turn signal, change to the far-right lane, stop, turn on the left turn signal, shift to 2nd gear, make a two-forward-one-reverse U-turn without rolling back. Parking by the roadside: Turn on the right turn signal for 3 seconds before parking by the roadside, the right wheel should not be more than 30 cm from the roadside line, pull the parking brake, and shift to neutral. Deduction criteria for the Driving Test Part 3: The following situations will result in immediate failure: Not using the seat belt as required; Blocking or turning off the in-car audio and video monitoring equipment; Not following the examiner's instructions; Rolling back more than 30 cm when starting; Using a gear that does not match the speed for a long time, causing the engine speed to be too high or too low; Failing to shift gears twice in a row while driving; Coasting in neutral while driving; Not following traffic lights, signs, or markings; Not driving at the required speed; Driving on the solid center line or lane edge line; Driving on the lane dividing line for more than 15 seconds; Changing two or more lanes in a row; Parking in no-parking zones such as pedestrian crossings or grid lines; The examinee not attending the test at the scheduled time. The following situations will result in a 10-point deduction: Rolling back when starting, but less than 30 cm; 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 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 checking the vehicle appearance and surroundings by walking around the vehicle counterclockwise will result in failure. The following situations when starting will result in immediate failure: Starting with insufficient brake pressure; Starting with the door not fully closed; Starting the engine without shifting to neutral; 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 starting the engine. Gear shifting operation: Not shifting gears smoothly as instructed will result in failure; Vehicle speed not matching the gear will result in a 10-point deduction. Parking by the roadside: After parking, the vehicle body exceeding the right edge line of the road or the pedestrian crossing will result in failure; Not closing the door after getting off will result in failure; After parking, the vehicle body being more than 30 cm from the right edge line of the road or the sidewalk edge will result in a 10-point deduction; Not pulling the parking brake after parking will result in a 10-point deduction; Releasing the foot brake before pulling the parking brake will result in a 10-point deduction; Not turning off the engine before getting off will result in a 5-point deduction. Driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections: Not slowing down or stopping to observe as required will result in failure. Passing pedestrian crossings, school zones, and bus stops: Not slowing down as required will result in failure.

[VanAlejandro]

Of course, you can't take the third driving test directly if you've lost your ID card. The test center must have your ID to verify your identity information—it's a strict rule. I had a similar experience when learning to drive; I heard someone was denied the test because they couldn't find their ID temporarily. You need to act quickly, such as applying for a temporary ID at the police station, which can serve as a short-term substitute. Contact your driving school or test center to confirm requirements—sometimes auxiliary documents like a household register might work in a pinch. Don’t delay, or you’ll miss your slot and have to reschedule, wasting time. It’s like preparing for car maintenance—check your documents in advance to avoid mishaps. Making it a habit makes things much smoother. Exam security and identity verification are fundamental—there’s no room for carelessness.

[OLouis]

Hey, the same thing happened to me before my exam—my ID card mysteriously vanished. I rushed to the police station to get a temporary one, and luckily it was processed the same day, so I made it to the exam. So I suggest you call the test center immediately to ask about their requirements—don’t just wait around. Without it, you won’t be allowed in for the Subject 3 test; the system will straight-up reject you. We should all be more careful with our documents—keep them in a fixed spot. It’s like driving a car: you’ve got to have all your insurance papers ready so you don’t get stuck in a pinch. Act fast, or your appointment will expire and you’ll have to rebook.