Are driving license applications all electronic files now?
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Driving license applications are now entirely electronic files. The driving school file, also known as the student record file, contains personal information for each individual. It records the training information of students participating in driving license courses. The driving school file is typically created when the student registers; it is submitted to the vehicle management office for filing and archiving after passing the first subject test, at which point the driving school file is officially generated. Once the file is generated, students can view their personal information at the driving school or the vehicle management office. The driving school file contains comprehensive information, including the student's personal details and driving course status, so please handle it with care and avoid losing it. Additionally, after the driving school file is archived, the student's license will have a driving license file number. This number is a unique identifier created by the traffic management department to distinguish your driving license, similar to your ID card.
Nowadays, most driving tests are indeed digitized. When I took my driver's license test, I didn't touch any paper materials throughout the entire process. Registration was done by uploading ID photos directly, and each exam required just a facial scan to enter the test center. The results of the theory test were displayed on the screen immediately, eliminating the need to fill out any forms. Even the route assignment for the third subject was randomly arranged by the system, with examiners scoring directly on tablets. However, according to my instructor, some remote areas are still in a transitional phase and may have a small amount of paper materials as backup. Electronic records are really convenient; for someone like me who tends to lose things, there's no more worry about misplacing documents. Applying for a replacement license can be done via mobile phone, saving a lot of time from running around the DMV.
