Can I Take the Road Test with a Temporary ID?

[Emman]

A temporary ID can be used for the road test (Subject 3). A temporary ID has the same legal validity as a regular ID and can be used as a formal ID within its 3-month validity period. Therefore, there is no issue with using a temporary ID for the road test. Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, which are part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. The full score is 100, and a passing score is 90. You can retake the test once on the spot. If you fail the retest, you can reschedule after 10 days. The road driving skills test for Subject 3 includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting, lane changing, pulling over, passing through intersections straight, left turns at intersections, right turns at intersections, passing through pedestrian crossings, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, and nighttime driving. Subject 3 test precautions: Starting: Close the door, fasten the seatbelt, turn on the left signal, shift to 2nd gear, honk three times, check the left rearview mirror, slowly release the clutch while accelerating, and release the parking brake to start without rolling back. Driving straight through intersections: Speed should not exceed 30 or drop below 20, and crossing the yellow line is prohibited. Bus stops: Speed should not exceed 30 or drop below 20, and crossing the yellow line is prohibited. Right turns at intersections: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or drop below 20, and crossing the line is prohibited. Lane changing: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or drop below 20, and crossing the lane line is prohibited. Overtaking: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or drop below 20, and crossing the lane line is prohibited. Left turns at intersections: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or drop below 20, and crossing the line is prohibited. Passing through school zones: Speed should not exceed 30 or drop below 20, crossing the line is prohibited, and honking is prohibited. Driving straight: Shift to 5th gear when speed exceeds 40, speed should remain above 40, and crossing the line is prohibited. Accelerating: Shift to 5th gear when speed exceeds 40, speed should remain above 40, and crossing the line is prohibited. U-turns: Choose an appropriate section, turn on the right signal to move to the far-right lane and stop, turn on the left signal, shift to 2nd gear, and perform a two-forward-one-reverse U-turn without rolling back. Pulling over: Turn on the right signal 3 seconds before pulling over, the right wheel should be no more than 30 cm from the roadside, engage the parking brake, and shift to neutral. Subject 3 scoring criteria: The following situations result in immediate failure: Not using the seatbelt as required; Blocking or turning off in-car audio/video monitoring devices; Not following the examiner's instructions; Rolling back more than 30 cm when starting; Mismatch between gear and speed for an extended period, causing the engine to rev 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 over the solid center line or lane edge line; Driving on the lane divider for more than 15 seconds; Changing two or more lanes consecutively; Parking in no-parking zones like crosswalks or grid lines; Not attending the test at the scheduled time. The following situations 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 turn signals before starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or stopping; Turning less than 3 seconds after activating the turn signal; Stalling the engine once due to improper operation. Vehicle preparation: Failing to walk around the vehicle counterclockwise to inspect its condition and surroundings results in failure. The following situations during starting result in immediate failure: Starting with insufficient brake pressure; Starting with the door not fully closed; Starting the engine with the gearshift not in neutral; Starting without releasing the parking brake and not correcting it promptly. The following situations result in a 10-point deduction: Starting without releasing the parking brake but correcting it promptly; Not releasing the starter switch promptly after the engine starts. Gear shifting: Failing to shift gears smoothly as instructed results in failure; Mismatch between speed and gear results in a 10-point deduction. Pulling over: Parking with the vehicle over the right edge line or crosswalk results in failure; Not closing the door after exiting the vehicle results in failure; Parking more than 30 cm from the right edge line or sidewalk results in a 10-point deduction; Not engaging the parking brake after stopping results in a 10-point deduction; Releasing the foot brake before engaging the parking brake results in a 10-point deduction; Not turning off the engine before exiting the vehicle results in a 5-point deduction. Driving straight through intersections, left turns, or right turns: Failing to slow down or stop to observe as required results in failure. Passing through crosswalks, school zones, or bus stops: Failing to slow down as required results in failure.

[LeRuby]

Hey, I’ve also had my ID card expire before, and I used a temporary ID for my Subject 3 test at the time. Actually, this is pretty common—a temporary ID is just a substitute document issued by the police station, and it works fine while you’re waiting for the official one, as long as the info on it is clear, like your name and photo matching what you used when signing up. The DMV usually won’t stop you. But it’s best to call the local test center ahead of time, since some places might ask for extra documents like a residence proof or your driver’s license application receipt, just in case. When I went, I brought the wrong stuff and had to wait a bit longer, but I still took the test without issues. Bottom line: using a temporary ID for Subject 3 is no problem, but do your prep work so you don’t end up rushed like I was.