Is it mandatory to wear glasses in driver's license photos for nearsighted individuals?
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It is mandatory to wear glasses in driver's license photos for nearsighted individuals. Daily driving precautions are as follows: 1. Carry emergency supplies: Equip your vehicle with emergency items such as a rescue hammer, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit. This not only enhances your sense of security while driving but also aids in self-rescue or assisting others in emergencies, serving as a crucial safety measure. 2. Check vehicle condition: Always inspect key components like tires, lights, and fluids before driving, and address any issues promptly. After driving on highways for more than two hours, take advantage of rest stops to check major vehicle parts, including tires, tire pressure, and engine oil. 3. Avoid reversing or U-turns on highways: Many rear-end collisions on highways are caused by drivers unfamiliar with the route, driving too slowly, reversing, or suddenly stopping. Plan your route in advance, use navigation, and pay attention to road signs, which typically provide exit reminders about 2 kilometers in advance. If you miss an exit, never reverse or make a U-turn; instead, proceed to the next exit and adjust your route accordingly. 4. Do not discard trash out of windows: At highway speeds, even a lightweight plastic bottle thrown from a vehicle ahead can shatter the windshield of a following car. Discarding trash on highways not only pollutes the environment but can also lead to severe accidents causing vehicle damage and fatalities.
I totally get the driver's license photo thing! Last time I renewed mine, I specifically consulted a friend at the traffic police department. If your myopia requires you to wear glasses for daily driving, the photo must show you wearing glasses. The key is that the photo should truthfully reflect your driving condition. During the medical exam, they'll test your corrected vision - as long as you can see 0.8 or above with glasses, you meet the standard. Once I tried taking the photo without glasses to save trouble, but the clerk immediately made me retake it. However, if you have mild myopia and can see clearly while driving without glasses, theoretically you don't need to wear them. The safest approach is to check your medical exam report, which notes whether you need corrective lenses for driving.
As someone who has been driving with glasses for ten years, I must remind you: this depends on the specific requirements of your local vehicle management office. For example, where I live, it's clearly stated that if the physical examination form indicates "requires corrective lenses," you must wear glasses in the photo. The lenses must not reflect light or obscure the eyes. Last month, I accompanied my neighbor to get his license, and he was rejected for wearing photochromic lenses—he was asked to switch to regular lenses. Contact lenses are acceptable, as long as they ensure clear visibility of the eyes. Interestingly, there was an uncle with myopia in his right eye and normal vision in his left; the vehicle management office only noted "left eye requires correction" on his photo, which was quite meticulous. I recommend checking the latest photo guidelines on your local traffic police's official social media account, as regulations may vary slightly by province.
