Can I take the Subject 4 test with an expired ID card?
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You cannot take the Subject 4 test with an expired ID card, but you can apply for a temporary ID card at the public security bureau. A temporary ID card can be issued at any public security bureau, regardless of whether it is in your local area or elsewhere. The specific procedure is as follows: apply at the local police station of your permanent residence, submit your household registration booklet and a recent one-inch black-and-white photo without a hat, and pay the certificate fee. Subject 4, also known as the Subject 4 theoretical test or driver's theory test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. After the implementation of Order No. 139 by the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China, the Subject 3 test was divided into two parts: the road test and the safety and civilization knowledge test, commonly known as Subject 4, which assesses driving ethics.
Hey, when I last helped my brother at the driving school, we ran into this situation. His ID card had expired just as he was about to take the fourth subject test, and he was directly stopped at the door. The staff said a valid ID card was mandatory to enter the exam because they needed to scan and verify identity information with a machine, and expired documents couldn't be recognized by the system. It was quite urgent because the exam was already scheduled and couldn't be easily rescheduled—missing it would mean having to queue up all over again. I suggested quickly going to the local police station to get a new temporary ID card, which could be done fast by bringing the household registration booklet. Remember to check the ID card's expiration date in advance—the entire driver's license process heavily relies on valid documents, so don't let small oversights delay progress. Luckily, I'm usually diligent about checking these things and reminded him to pay attention starting from the first subject test.
