Can I retake my ID photo after passing Subject 4?
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You cannot retake your photo when applying for a driver's license after passing Subject 4. Upon passing Subject 4, the vehicle management office will issue the motor vehicle driver's license based on the application materials submitted by the driver, so retaking photos is not allowed. After passing the test, applicants must receive no less than half an hour of traffic safety and civilized driving education, including case studies of traffic accidents, and participate in a certificate oath-taking ceremony. Below is an introduction to the content of the subject tests: Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test (Subject 1) is a written test, computer-based, with a full score of 100, and passing requires 90 or above (including 90). Subject 2: Field driving skills test (Subject 2) is conducted on-site with an actual vehicle. Results are only pass or fail. The test includes five mandatory items in sequence: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, S-curve, right-angle turn, and hill start and stop. The full score is 100, and passing requires 80 or above (including 80). Subject 3: Road driving skills test (Subject 3) is conducted on a road or simulated field with an actual vehicle. The full score is 100, with passing scores of 90 or above for large buses, 80 or above for large trucks, and 70 or above for other vehicle types. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving-related knowledge (Subject 4) is a written test with a full score of 100, and passing requires 90 or above (including 90).
Right after passing my written driving test (Subject 4), I also wondered if I could change my license photo. When registering for driving school, I took a quick snapshot without much thought. Now that I have my driver's license, the photo looks terrible—my eyes weren't even open! On the day of the exam, I asked the staff at the test center, and they said the photo was fixed during registration and couldn't be retaken on-site after passing. If I really wanted to change it, I'd have to visit the DMV to apply for a replacement license. I brought my ID card and a new photo, filled out an application form, paid a fee of around 30 yuan, and got my new license a few days later. The process wasn't too complicated, but it did take time and effort. I'd advise friends learning to drive to take a good photo from the start—choose a well-lit spot and wear appropriate clothes—to avoid hassle later. An unflattering photo might dampen your mood, but it doesn't affect your driving. I decided to enjoy the excitement of my new license first and deal with the photo issue later when I had time, rather than rushing. Pay attention to details like your photo before registering—don’t take it lightly, or you might regret it like I did.
I experienced this from learning to drive to getting my license. After passing the subject four test, the photo couldn’t be retaken on the spot because the driver’s license is printed based on the photo submitted during registration. To update the photo, you need to apply for a license replacement at the vehicle management office. The process is simple: bring your ID card and a new photo that meets the specifications (white background, standard size), fill out a form stating the reason, pay around 50 yuan for the processing fee, and you can get the updated license the same day if it’s quick. I recommend preparing a high-quality photo in advance, such as getting it taken by a professional, to ensure it’s clear and unobstructed. After passing subject four, don’t rush to change it—getting familiar with driving rules is more important. Also, pay attention to the photo’s validity and regulations during the replacement to avoid multiple trips due to failed reviews. This method is universal and can be handled at vehicle management offices nationwide, making it convenient and efficient.
