Can I take the written driving test if I lost my ID card?
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A valid ID card must be presented to take the driving test. Without an ID card, you cannot participate in the driving test. If you have not yet scheduled your driving test, you can first apply for a replacement ID card at the local police station. Generally, it takes about a month to receive the new ID card, after which you can schedule your driving test. If you have already scheduled the test and lose your ID card before the test date, you should promptly apply for a temporary ID card at the police station. A temporary ID card has the same legal effect as a formal ID card within its validity period. Written driving test procedure: Follow the staff's instructions to receive your driving school file in order in the waiting area; present your ID card for inspection by the supervising officer; mobile phones must be turned off upon entering the test area; no loud talking is allowed in the test area; driving theory books are not allowed in the test area (or must be kept in your bag); After the test, keep your ID card safe and submit your file to the "Document Submission Window" at the front of the test area; candidates who pass the test will sign under the guidance of the staff before leaving the test area; candidates who fail the test may leave immediately and wait for their driving school to notify them of the retake schedule.
I remember last year my friend lost his ID card just two days before the written test for the driver's license. He was as frantic as an ant on a hot pan and rushed to the police station for advice. The officer told him that he couldn't take the test directly without an ID and needed a temporary identity certificate. He spent half an hour at the police station to get a temporary certificate, brought along a copy of his household registration booklet, and finally made it to the exam. The test center checks identity information to prevent cheating, and without proper documents, you'll be directly disqualified. I've also seen online posts where someone delayed their review for months because they forgot to bring their ID. It's recommended that everyone checks their document bag a few days in advance to avoid last-minute panic. If you really lose your ID, don't panic—first, go to get a certificate or contact the police, so you don't delay important matters.
According to traffic regulations and exam rules, an ID card is mandatory for the subject one test. Losing the original is absolutely not acceptable; you must obtain a temporary replacement. When I took my driver's license test, the examiner emphasized that identity verification is a strict requirement, as the test center must ensure the person matches the documentation. If you do lose it, quickly take a photo to the local police station to apply for a temporary identity document, which is usually processed the same day. Don't count on other documents as substitutes—the driver's license test only accepts proofs issued by the public security system. Prepare early to avoid letting a small mistake ruin your entire plan.
