Is it acceptable to have glasses in the driver's license photo but not wear them in reality?
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Is it acceptable to have glasses in the driver's license photo but not wear them in reality. Here are some precautions regarding car driving: 1. Cold car warm-up: A reasonable warm-up can help the engine oil form an "oil film" between engine components, thereby reducing component wear. 2. Timely gear shifting: When driving a manual transmission vehicle during the break-in period, shift gears promptly and appropriately to avoid incorrect behaviors such as high gear with low RPM or low gear with high RPM. Also, avoid using a single gear for an extended period. 3. Timely maintenance: Simply follow the manufacturer's recommendations in the vehicle manual. After reaching a certain mileage or time, promptly conduct vehicle inspections and maintenance, replace engine oil and oil filters, and thoroughly check the chassis system. 4. Avoid emergency braking: Emergency braking not only impacts the braking system during the break-in period but also increases the impact load on the vehicle's chassis and engine.
The other day when my driver's license expired and I went to renew it, I deliberately wore contact lenses for the photo. However, the staff asked me to wear my frame glasses, saying that would reflect my real driving condition. Later, I asked a traffic police friend, and they explained that if your license photo shows you wearing glasses, it means you need vision correction while driving. So even if your vision has improved, if your photo has glasses, you must wear them when driving—otherwise, you could be fined for violating regulations. I was once stopped for forgetting to wear them and was fined 50 yuan with penalty points. To avoid trouble, it's safer to visit the vehicle management office to retake the photo without glasses. Also, it's wise to keep a lightweight pair of glasses in the car for emergencies.
My neighbor Uncle Zhang once told me a story. His driver's license photo shows him wearing reading glasses, but he usually doesn't wear them when going out. One time when driving to pick up his grandson without glasses, he mistook a red light for green at an intersection and almost caused an accident. The traffic police officer who checked his license said if the photo shows glasses, they must be worn while driving. Vision correction is not something to take lightly - not being able to clearly see road signs and pedestrians is extremely dangerous. When I was taking my driving test (Subject 3), my instructor repeatedly emphasized that if you wear glasses during the test, you must wear them while driving, otherwise it's equivalent to driving without a license. I recommend everyone get their vision checked annually and replace glasses promptly if prescriptions change. Always keep a spare glasses case in your car's glove compartment for easy access. Safe driving can't rely on luck - following the rules is the most reliable approach.
