What documents can be used to take the driver's license test without an ID card?
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If you don't have an ID card for the driver's license test, you can use a household registration booklet or a residence permit. Here is the relevant introduction: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test. 2. Subject 2: Field driving skills test, conducted with actual vehicles in a designated area. It only has pass or fail results and includes tasks such as reversing into a garage, parallel parking, S-curve driving, and right-angle turns. 3. Subject 3: Road driving skills test. Conducted on actual roads or simulated environments, with a full score of 100 points; for large buses, a score of 90 or above is required to pass. 4. Subject 4: Safety and civilized driving knowledge test, a written examination.
A few days ago, my cousin forgot his ID card for the driving test (Subject 2) and ended up using his passport instead. Currently, the following documents can be used for the driving test: a temporary ID card is the most convenient and can be issued on the same day; a passport or Hong Kong/Macau travel permit is also acceptable, but you must ensure it matches the document used during registration. Military personnel can use their military officer ID, and police officers can use their police officer ID. If a student forgets their ID card, some locations may allow the use of a household register paired with a student ID as an emergency measure. However, regulations vary by test center, so it’s strongly recommended to contact the driving school in advance to clarify the requirements. Otherwise, you might be barred from entering the test site, which would be incredibly frustrating.
My personal experience of changing test centers last year: Don't panic if you forget your ID! A temporary ID can be obtained at the police station in just ten minutes, or you can go directly to the test center's police office to get an identity certificate. Remember to bring three things: a photo of your ID on your phone, the admission ticket given by the driving school, and a photo ID like a social security card or bank card for verification. The staff will check the system to confirm your identity and arrange the test for you. Of course, the safest approach is to check your documents three times before leaving, as reapplying takes time and affects your test mindset.
I have deep personal experience with the ID verification for driver's license exams. If you don't have an ID card, you can use the original household registration booklet, but make sure to bring the page with the police station's seal. A passport is also acceptable, but ensure the name and ID number match. Here's a lesser-known method: electronic ID! Currently supported in over 300 cities nationwide - just download the 'Public Security One-Network Service' APP and scan the QR code. However, I recommend doing a trial run beforehand. Last time, my friend's phone ran out of battery and almost caused trouble - they ended up borrowing a power bank to solve it. If all else fails, quickly call 122 to inquire about local emergency solutions - don't try to force your way through.
