Can I take the Subject 3 driving test without an ID card?
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You cannot take the Subject 3 driving test without an ID card. For each subject of the driver's license test, you must bring your ID card. Without a Chinese citizen ID card, you are not allowed to enter the examination venue. Below is relevant information about the Subject 3 test: Follow the instructions: During the Subject 3 test, from starting to pulling over at the end, there are over a dozen assessment points in between, along with the constant shifting of the clutch, accelerator, and brake. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, so just follow the instructions. Pay attention to special zones: In many areas, the voice announcements no longer remind you of special zones like school areas, bus stops, and crosswalks. However, candidates must perform corresponding deceleration or yielding operations based on the project signs and road markings. Turn signal usage and the matching principle of gear and speed: During the Subject 3 test, you need to use turn signals when starting, changing lanes, and overtaking. The test regulations require that you wait three seconds after activating the turn signal before performing the corresponding operation. This is something that is easily overlooked but must be noted. Different gears correspond to different speeds, which is also one of the key points and difficulties of Subject 3. The test involves frequent gear shifting operations.
As a long-time driver, my first reaction to this question is to shake my head. Of course, you cannot take the third driving test without an ID card because the test center must verify your identity to ensure you are the person who registered, preventing issues like impersonation. When I took my driving test, I personally witnessed someone being asked to leave by the examiner for forgetting their ID, wasting their chance. The system binds your ID information during registration, and on the test day, it must be scanned and verified. If you really forget to bring it, you can only quickly contact the vehicle management office to obtain a temporary identity proof, but it's troublesome and time-consuming. I advise friends learning to drive to develop a habit: put your ID in your wallet or bag the night before the test to avoid forgetting. This is not just about rules but also about road safety responsibility—everyone should take it seriously. Details determine success or failure; don't lose big for small oversights.
