Can I take the Subject 2 driving test without my ID card?
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You cannot take the Subject 2 driving test without your ID card. However, if your ID card is lost or expired, you may use a temporary ID card. In cases where you need to use a temporary ID card due to not having your regular ID, you must inform the driving test instructor in advance and follow the driving school's arrangements for the test. According to Article 19, Paragraph 1 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," "first-time applicants for a motor vehicle driving license must fill out an application form and submit their identity proof." Therefore, you can take the Subject 2 test with a temporary ID card. Additionally, note that a temporary resident ID card is valid for three months, and you can take the Subject 2 test within this period. If the validity period expires, you will not be allowed to enter the test site, so ensure you take the test within the validity period. If the temporary ID expires due to special circumstances, promptly apply for a new regular or temporary ID card. Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driving license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. For small vehicles (C1/C2), the test includes five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turns, and S-curve driving (some regions may have a sixth item, highway toll card collection). According to Article 25 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), starting June 1, 2021, the hill start and stop test is no longer required for C2 and C5 license applicants. For large vehicles (AB licenses), Subject 2 includes 16 items: reverse parking, continuous obstacle navigation, curve driving, highway simulation test, width-limited gate, bumpy road, single-plank bridge, narrow road U-turn, hill start and stop, parallel parking, highway emergency handling, mountain road simulation, right-angle turns, rain and fog weather simulation, highway tire blowout, and tunnel simulation driving.
Forgot to bring ID for the driving test (Subject 2)? I've been through this myself. That day, I only realized I didn't have my ID when I was already on the way to the test center. I was almost frantic. Upon arrival, the staff informed me that original ID verification was mandatory for entry, and without it, I'd have to reschedule. I made a wasted trip, had to pay the test fee again, and lost both time and money. My advice: the night before the test, place your ID and appointment slip in a fixed spot—like your wallet or a side pocket of your bag—and get into the habit of checking a checklist. Also, consider joining a study group where members remind each other to bring essentials. Your ID isn't just an entry pass; it's tied to safety responsibilities. Don't overlook this detail, or it could disrupt your entire driving course progress and even dent your confidence. Always plan ahead to avoid mishaps.
I learned a lesson when taking my driver's license test: You must bring your ID card for the Subject 2 exam, otherwise you basically can't take it. This is because the test center needs to verify identity information and match it with the archive data. If you forget to bring it, you might be denied entry or there may be temporary remedies, but the risk is too high and unreliable. For example, some test centers accept photocopies but it depends on the situation—don’t rely on it. I remember one trainee who didn’t bring their ID card and had to go back, delaying the process by several days. The lesson is to prepare all documents in advance and double-check your bag 5 minutes before the test to ensure everything is complete. In fact, learning to drive isn’t just about skill training—it’s also a process of cultivating responsibility. Managing small items in daily life can develop a cautious attitude and prevent negligence in future driving. Bringing your ID card is such a simple step that can help you enter smoothly—don’t let carelessness ruin a big opportunity.
