Can I Take the Subject 4 Test If I Lost My ID Card?
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If you have lost your ID card, you cannot take the Subject 4 test for the driver's license. The test requires verification of personal identity information for entry into systems such as the driver's license and public security databases, so an ID card is mandatory. If you do not have an ID card, you can first apply for a temporary ID card, which can be used to take the test. The Subject 4 test consists of 50 questions, primarily in the form of case studies, images, and animations. The maximum score is 100, with a passing score of 90. Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theory test or driver's theory test, is part of the assessment for the motor vehicle driver's license. After the implementation of the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123, the Subject 3 test was divided into two parts: the road test and an additional safety and civility knowledge test, commonly referred to as "Subject 4," which evaluates "driving ethics." Since this test is conducted after Subject 3, it is commonly called the Subject 4 test, although officially, there is no such term as Subject 4. If you fail Subject 4, you do not need to retake the previously passed subjects (Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3). You can schedule a retest on your own without paying additional fees. There are no restrictions on the number of retests, but the driving skills test permit is valid for three years. If the applicant does not complete the test within this period, the results of the already passed subjects will be invalidated.
Oh my, after years of teaching driving courses, I've seen students losing their ID cards all the time. For the Subject 4 exam, you must bring the original ID card for identity verification - if it's lost, you absolutely can't take the test, they won't even let you in the door. The exam system is rigid about this, no ID means no exam. Hurry to the local police station to apply for a temporary ID or household registration certificate, bring photos and loss report records, usually you can get it the same day. After obtaining it, contact the driving school or DMV to reschedule - don't try forcing your way into the exam venue and cause trouble. Develop the habit of checking your documents the night before exams, this isn't just for tests but helps cultivate a meticulous verification mindset when driving, reducing road risks. Safety first, having complete documents is step one. Remember, don't rush the next appointment, take it steady and pass properly.
