What to Do If Your ID Card Expires During the Driving Test (Subject 3)?
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If your ID card expires, you can use a temporary ID card as a substitute for the Subject 3 driving test. A temporary ID card holds the same legal validity as a formal ID card and can be used as a formal ID within its 3-month validity period. Therefore, there is no issue using a temporary ID card for the Subject 3 test. 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 slip. Processing steps: 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 slip), and the completed 'Resident ID Card Application Form' to the temporary ID card processing window. The window officer will review the application materials. If approved: Pay the applicable fees and receive a 'Certificate Collection Notice'. If rejected: The officer will explain the reasons. Collect your new ID card at the designated location by presenting the 'Certificate Collection Notice' on the specified date. Note: Residents who act as proxies for ID card collection must present their own ID cards. Subject 3, which includes the road driving skills test and the safety 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 safety and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The full score is 100, with a passing score of 90. A retake is allowed on the spot, and if the retake is failed, a new appointment can be made after 10 days. The road driving skills test in Subject 3 includes: vehicle preparation, light simulation test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting, lane changing, pulling over, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and night driving.
Having an expired ID on the day of the Subject 3 driving test can be a real headache. I've been in a similar situation before - remember to immediately contact the test center to ask if temporary alternatives like household registration or temporary ID cards are accepted, as many places allow this. Act quickly to arrange it. If that's not possible, you'll have to reschedule the test. Losing the hundred-yuan registration fee is minor, but wasting precious time is the real shame. Develop a habit of regularly checking your ID's expiration date - the safest approach is to renew it six months before expiry. Don't wait until right before the test to panic. This reminds us that test preparation isn't just about driving skills - document management is equally important, or you might regret the consequences. If you discover your ID has expired, don't try to force your way into the test site and cause trouble. Proactive communication and problem-solving will minimize the damage.
