What to Do When Your ID Card Expires While Learning to Drive?
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Taking the driver's license test requires the original ID card. During the period of applying for a new ID card, students can carry a temporary ID card to participate in the driving test. If a resident ID card is lost, it should be reported immediately to the public security authority at the place of permanent residence, and the relevant procedures for applying for a replacement should be completed. Those who urgently need to use a resident ID card can apply for a temporary ID card. The specific application process for a temporary ID card is as follows: 1. Submit materials: Citizens who meet the conditions specified in Article 2 of the "Administrative Measures" can apply at the local police station at their permanent residence, presenting their household registration booklet, a recent one-inch black-and-white photo without a hat (the photo size standard is the same as for a resident ID card), and paying the certificate processing fee. For citizens under the age of sixteen, the application should be made by a guardian. 2. Approval: The police station will verify the citizen's personal information and then submit it to the county (city) public security bureau or the district public security bureau for review and issuance, and will be responsible for producing the certificate. 3. Issuance: The public security authority will issue the certificate to the applicant within three days of receiving the application. 4. Note: Citizens who have received a temporary resident ID card should return it when collecting their new resident ID card.
I also encountered the issue of my ID card expiring when I got my driver's license two years ago. The entire process of registering for driving school was held up, which was quite a hassle. The driving school said a valid ID is required to sign up for the written test (Subject 1), and with an expired ID, you can't even register at the school. You should go to the local police station to update your ID as soon as possible—the process isn’t too complicated. Usually, you just need to bring your household registration booklet and the expired ID, and you can get a temporary one in about ten days. Don’t underestimate this issue—I’ve seen people delay until right before their test, only to realize they’re stuck and end up wasting months. Always check your document dates regularly. For example, set a reminder three months before expiration to handle it in time and avoid disrupting your driving lessons. Road safety starts with the basics, and that includes preparing your documents properly from the very beginning—just like regular car maintenance, the details make all the difference.
