Can I Take the Driver's License Physical Exam Without an ID Card?

[LeIvan]

You cannot take the driver's license physical exam without an ID card. For the driver's license physical exam, you need to bring your original ID card and a copy of it. Additionally, prepare a one-inch color photo with a white background and some glue or double-sided tape for attaching the photo. The physical examination items are specified in Article 11 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses." The required items for the driving license physical exam include: Height: Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, large trucks, and trolleybuses must be at least 155 cm tall. Applicants for medium-sized buses must be at least 150 cm tall. Vision: For applicants of large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. For other vehicle types, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach at least 4.9 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Color Vision: No red-green color blindness. Hearing: Able to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear at a distance of 50 cm from a tuning fork. Upper Limbs: Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal limb and finger movement functions. Lower Limbs: Normal movement function. For applicants of manual transmission vehicles, the length difference between the lower limbs must not exceed 5 cm. For automatic transmission vehicles, the right lower limb must be intact. Torso and Neck: No movement dysfunction.

[ODiana]

Not bringing your ID card for the driver's license medical examination usually doesn't work, because the medical center needs to verify your identity to ensure it's you who's taking the exam. I remind my friends to always check their document bag before going for the exam, otherwise it's a wasted trip. Once my friend forgot to bring it and got turned away, having to go back home to get it, wasting time and affecting their mood. The ID card is a basic requirement for identity verification and can't be replaced by other documents like a driver's license, as the medical exam involves personal information registration and health data archiving. It's advisable to prepare everything in advance to avoid such hassles. Nowadays some medical exam sites might have electronic verification, but traditional methods still rely on the original ID card. From a security perspective, identity verification prevents fraud and protects everyone's interests.

[StWalker]

Forgetting to bring your ID card for the medical examination can be quite troublesome. I recommend contacting the medical examination center immediately to inquire about possible solutions. Perhaps alternative identification documents such as a passport, social security card, or electronic ID can be used, but policies vary by location, so it's best to confirm by phone in advance. Once, when I assisted a relative with their driver's license application, the center strictly insisted on the original ID card; otherwise, they couldn't proceed with items like the vision test. Don't be discouraged—just schedule another day to go with all the necessary documents to save time and effort. By the way, during the driver's license medical examination process, identity verification is a crucial step that affects the smooth application of the license later on. To ensure everything goes smoothly, keep your ID card ready in your wallet or on your phone.

[Turner]

I personally experienced the frustration of forgetting my ID card for a medical exam. That day, I rushed through the rain only to be turned away at the front desk for lack of identification, leaving me no choice but to return dejected. Later, I understood that medical centers must verify identities with ID cards to prevent the risk of false names. Since then, I've developed the habit of checking my documents before leaving. An ID card is indispensable—it proves you are the person undergoing the examination. Don’t underestimate this detail; safe driving starts right here. Keeping spare identification handy can also save time and money. Medical exams are a safety step, and identity verification ensures fairness.