Does an Expired ID Card Affect Taking the Subject 3 Test?

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McEllie
09/04/25 6:04am
An expired ID card does affect taking the Subject 3 test, but you can use a temporary ID card as a substitute for the exam. The temporary ID card has the same legal validity as the official ID card. Within its 3-month validity period, it can be used as an official ID card. Materials required for ID card replacement: Original household registration booklet of the applicant. Completed "Resident ID Card Application Form". Applicant's "Replacement Certificate". ID photo receipt or on-site photo collection. Application process: Visit the local police station and request the household registration officer to issue a replacement certificate for the lost ID card. Bring your household registration booklet, replacement certificate, photo information (ID photo receipt), and the completed "Resident ID Card Application Form" to the temporary ID card processing window at the police station. The window officer will review the application materials. If approved: Pay the applicable fee and receive a "Certificate Collection Notice". If rejected: The officer will explain the reason. Collect the ID card at the designated location by presenting the "Certificate Collection Notice" at the specified time. Note: Anyone acting as a proxy to apply for or collect an ID card must present their own ID card. Subject 3, which includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test subjects in the motor vehicle driver's test. The full score is 100, with a passing score of 90. A make-up test is available immediately, and if the make-up test is failed, you can reschedule after 10 days. The road driving skills test for Subject 3 includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting, lane changing, pulling over, driving straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. Subject 3 test precautions: Starting: Close the door, fasten the seatbelt, turn on the left signal, shift to 2nd gear, honk three times, check the left rearview mirror, slowly release the clutch while accelerating and release the parking brake to start, no rolling back. Driving straight through intersections: Speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, no crossing the yellow line. Bus stops: Speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, no crossing the yellow line. Turning right at intersections: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, no crossing the line. Changing lanes: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, no crossing the edge line. Overtaking: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, no crossing the edge line. Turning left at intersections: Turn on the left signal 3 seconds in advance, speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, no crossing the line. Passing school zones: Speed should not exceed 30 or be below 20, no crossing the line, no honking. Driving straight: Shift to 5th gear when speed exceeds 40, speed should be above 40, no crossing the line. Accelerating: Shift to 5th gear when speed exceeds 40, speed should be above 40, no crossing the line. Making U-turns: Choose an appropriate section, turn on the right signal to change to the far-right lane and stop, turn on the left signal, shift to 2nd gear, two advances and one reverse to make the U-turn, no rolling back. Pulling over: Turn on the right signal for 3 seconds before pulling over, the right wheel should be no more than 30 cm from the roadside line, engage the parking brake, shift to neutral.
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BrookeFitz
09/16/25 7:01am
An expired ID card will definitely affect the third driving test. I've seen this happen several times. At the entrance of the test site, a valid ID card is required for identity verification. An expired ID is just like not having one at all—the examiner won't let you in. Last time, my neighbor made this mistake and had to cancel their scheduled test, wasting time and effort. Check your ID's expiration date in advance, and even a temporary ID will work. It's easy to get one—just visit the local police station. Don't underestimate this detail; the test rules are strict to ensure fairness for everyone. In fact, not just the third test, but all driving tests require valid documents. Developing a habit of regularly checking your ID can save you a lot of trouble.
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