How many one-inch photos should I bring after passing Subject 4?
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Whether you need to bring one-inch photos depends on the regulations of the local vehicle management office. Some places require you to provide ID photos when registering for the driving test, and these photos will be used for the license after passing Subject 4. Other places collect photos uniformly after passing Subject 4, in which case you need to prepare three one-inch color photos with a white background. Requirements for Subject 4 photos: The photo must be one-inch, taken within six months before applying for the driver's license, with a front-facing, bareheaded appearance; the background must be white; neither men nor women should wear earrings, but those who need vision correction should wear glasses; women's hair should not be loose, and men's hair should not be too long; red clothing and uniforms are not allowed; the expression should be natural, with facial features visible, and a slight smile is acceptable; the head should occupy about two-thirds of the photo. If you want to change the photo, it can be divided into the following two situations: During the driving test or before receiving the driver's license: In these two cases, you can change the photo by logging into the registration website, replacing the photo, and waiting for a three-day review period. After receiving the driver's license: In principle, you cannot change the photo at this stage, but you can use the "lost and reapply" method to modify the photo. This method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, so it is not recommended unless you are particularly concerned about the photo.
I remember when I got my driver's license, after passing Subject 4 of the driving test, I didn't need to bring new one-inch photos to the DMV to collect the license. That's because the photos had already been submitted during registration or the physical examination—usually five or six one-inch white-background bareheaded photos were archived in the records. The whole process was very simple; just bringing an ID card was enough, and the staff would directly use the previously submitted information to make the license. However, to prevent unexpected situations, such as the photos not meeting requirements or system failures, I always recommend bringing a couple of extra photos in your bag as backup. The size requirement is uniformly one-inch with a white background, and avoid using edited pictures. Getting to this step means you're almost done with the driving test process—just relax a bit. Asking your driving school for details in advance can make things even smoother.
