Can a driver's license application be transferred to someone else?
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Applying for a driver's license cannot be transferred to someone else. The process of obtaining a driver's license: Registration: When registering at a driving school, provide documents such as a copy of your ID card, a copy of your residence permit, etc. Medical examination: Applicants must pass tests for hearing, vision, color blindness (red-green), etc. Theory test (Subject 1), field test (Subject 2), road test (Subject 3), and safety and civilized driving test (Subject 4). After passing all tests, you can receive your driver's license. Requirements for applying for a driver's license: Height: For large buses, tractors, city buses, large trucks, and trolleybuses, the minimum height is 155 cm. For medium-sized buses, the minimum height is 150 cm. Vision: For large buses, tractors, city buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, the naked or corrected vision in both eyes must be 5.0 or above.
Last year when I signed up for my driver's license test, a friend happened to want to take it too and asked if I could transfer my spot to him. At the time, I naively thought it would be a convenient solution. However, when I asked at the driving school, I found out it was absolutely not allowed. The registration process is tied to my personal ID card, and I must personally attend both the theory exam and the road test. The system verifies photo and fingerprint information throughout the entire process, making it impossible to switch names. The driving instructor explained that this is a regulation to prevent cheating and ensure safety, as strict as requiring personal identification for boarding a plane. If I really wanted to help my friend, the only option was to cancel my registration first and then have him apply again, but I needed to check the contract to avoid excessive cancellation fees. In the end, I didn't transfer the spot and completed the test myself. It turned out to be a good decision, avoiding potential disputes and saving me a lot of hassle.