Can I drive if I left my driver's license at home?
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If you frequently drive outside, you need to carry your driver's license and vehicle registration. Occasionally forgetting it once is acceptable. If checked on the road, you can provide your ID number for online verification, but this should not be a regular occurrence. If it happens frequently, it will be treated as driving without a license, leading to detention, fines, and point deductions. Validity period of driving school enrollment: It starts from the date of passing the subject one test. After completing the subject one test, you must pass the subject two and subject three tests within three years. If you fail to do so, all passed subjects will become invalid, and you will need to re-enroll for the subject one test. Driver's license classification: Driver's licenses are divided into 16 categories: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, D, E, F, M, N, P.
As a veteran driver who frequently takes long trips, I remember several times when I drove without my license and felt particularly embarrassed when stopped by traffic police. The law requires drivers to carry their license at all times; otherwise, they may face fines ranging from 50 to 200 yuan or even penalty points. Once, I was checked right after exiting the highway—luckily, I only received a warning, but it was a profound lesson. I recommend developing a habit of checking for keys and wallet before leaving, then slipping the license into your wallet or taking a photo of it as a backup. However, digital driver's licenses aren’t universally accepted—remote areas may still require the physical document. Safety first: if you forget it, don’t risk driving. Instead, go home immediately to retrieve it or ask a family member to bring it over to avoid trouble and unnecessary expenses.
