Can I Learn to Drive with a Demagnetized ID Card?
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A demagnetized ID card cannot be used to take the driver's license test, but you can apply for a temporary ID card. Below is some additional information about driver's licenses: 1. Vehicle Type Restrictions: With a temporary residence permit, you can initially apply for a driver's license in the temporary residence location, which allows you to drive small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, and light motorcycles. 2. Considerations: Before enrolling in a driving school in a different location, you should first clarify whether the school has any issues with arbitrary fees. 3. Transferring the Driver's License Back to the Hometown: If you need to transfer your driver's license back to your hometown, you only need to bring your ID card and a copy, the original driver's license, and a digital photo of yourself to the local vehicle management office and fill out the 'Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form'. If you entrust someone else to handle it, you also need to provide the agent's ID card and a copy.
I remember when I signed up for driving lessons last year, my ID card suddenly got demagnetized. Worried it might affect the process, I went to the driving school to inquire. The instructor told me it wasn’t a big issue—during registration, they could manually verify my identity since the photo and name/number on the ID were still clear, so it wouldn’t affect practice sessions. However, for the actual exam, an ID card swipe is required for verification, and a demagnetized card might fail to read data. He advised me to quickly visit the local police station to apply for a replacement, bringing my household registration booklet or the original ID. The new card would be ready in about a week. Learning to drive is a great opportunity to build skills, so don’t let small document issues slow you down. Back then, I got it sorted quickly and resumed normal training. Driving safety is the top priority—master the rules before hitting the road. Documents are just the first step; once replaced, you can focus without worry. Driving lessons aren’t cheap, so don’t waste time—get them done efficiently.
