Can I take the Subject 2 driving test without my ID card?
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No, you cannot enter without an ID card. Below is relevant information about Subject 2: Introduction: 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. Test Content: For the C1 license test, the required items include reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-curves) — five mandatory test items (some regions also include a sixth item: collecting a card at high speed). For the C2 license test, the required items include reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-curves) — four mandatory test items.
Last time when I accompanied my friend to take the Subject 2 driving test, we encountered this exact situation. He left in such a hurry that he forgot his ID at home, and the test center wouldn’t let him in without it. The staff explained that they now use facial recognition systems, and without an ID, there’s no way to enter. My friend had to quickly take a taxi to the nearest police station to get a temporary ID. Luckily, the test center was in the city, so he made it back in thirty minutes. That day, the test center happened to have a delayed session, so he managed to catch the last slot. A word of advice: always place your ID and test admission ticket in a fixed spot before leaving. If you do forget, immediately contact your driving school’s coordinator to help reschedule your test time—don’t just rush to the test center hoping for luck. Temporary IDs are valid, but make sure to account for the time needed to obtain one.
I have a say in this matter. On the morning of my driving test (Subject 2) last year, my ID card slipped out of my pocket while I was changing into my training clothes in the locker room, and I only realized it was missing when entering the exam area. The emergency response plan involves three steps: first, contact the instructor to explain the situation and have them coordinate a delay in the exam batch; then, immediately go to the police station at the test site to report the loss—the officer issued a temporary certificate with an official seal within ten minutes; finally, take the certificate to the examiner to open a green channel. The whole process took 40 minutes, but I managed to complete the test before the morning session ended. The key point is to coordinate time and resources effectively, as temporary certificates are usually only valid for half a day. It's recommended to hang your ID card on your bag strap with a hook the night before the test to avoid slipping.
Let me tell you a true story. On the day of my Subject 2 driving test, the girl in front of me searched her entire bag but couldn't find her ID card. Just as she was about to cry from anxiety, the safety officer suggested having her family take photos of her ID card and send them over, then register at the test site office to verify her identity. However, the test center had special requirements: besides the photo, they also needed a screenshot of her household register or a photo of her driver's license (if she had taken Subject 1 before). In the end, her family sent three photos of her ID card from different angles, along with an electronic copy of her driver's license, before she passed the verification. But rules vary greatly between test centers—some accept temporary IDs directly, while others would rather have you postpone your test. The safest approach is to call the local vehicle management office before the test and ask directly about the process for verifying alternative documents.
Can I take the Subject 2 test without my ID card? The regulations clearly state no. The exam system requires ID verification. Last year, a student from our driving school forced their way into the exam center and was banned from testing for six months. However, there are remedies: immediately go to the nearest police station to obtain a temporary identity certificate. Many cities now offer electronic ID channels. For example, after binding your ID card in Alipay's card wallet, some test centers accept electronic IDs. Last week, a neighbor's child passed the Subject 2 test at Hongqiao Driving Test Center using an electronic ID. However, it's important to note that most suburban test centers do not accept electronic IDs. You should check the test center's notice on the local traffic management bureau's official WeChat account in advance.
