Should I prepare my driver's license photo myself or use the one taken during the physical examination?
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You can bring your own photo, but it must meet certain requirements. The exam consists of the following four parts: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic rules, traffic signals, handling of traffic safety violations and accidents, regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driver's licenses, motor vehicle registration, and other road traffic safety laws, regulations, and rules; 2. Subject 2: Testing the ability to reverse into a parking space, mastery of motor vehicle driving skills, and the ability to judge the spatial position of a motor vehicle; 3. Subject 3: Driving a motor vehicle on the road to complete test items, compliance with traffic laws and regulations, and the ability to comprehensively control a motor vehicle; proper use of lights, horns, seat belts, and other devices; the ability to correctly observe and judge road traffic conditions; 4. Subject 4: Extracting the knowledge related to safe and civilized driving from Subject 1, as well as safe driving skills under complex conditions and emergency handling in critical situations, conducted after the actual road driving test of 'Subject 3' to further assess the candidate's level of traffic awareness.
I just got my driver's license recently, and the whole process went quite smoothly, especially the photo part. I remember when I went to the medical examination center, they took my photo on the spot, so I didn't need to bring my own. The medical exam included vision and hearing tests, and then they took my photo in a small room using professional equipment with a pure white background—no hats or dark glasses allowed. The staff explained that this ensures uniform size, clarity, and compliance with regulations to avoid errors. If you prepare your own photo and it's the wrong size or has the wrong background color, it might get rejected, wasting time and effort. So, I recommend skipping the hassle of bringing your own and just waiting to take the photo during the medical exam. The whole process was quick and ensured quality. Just make sure to prepare other required materials like a copy of your ID, and the overall application process was very efficient.
I often help friends with driver's license matters and have seen many cases. The license photo is usually taken during the medical exam, not prepared by yourself. For example, when you go to the designated medical examination location at the vehicle management office, they have photo equipment to handle everything in one go, ensuring the photo specifications meet requirements: passport-standard size, solid-color background, and no obstructions. If you bring your own photo, common issues like non-white backgrounds, size discrepancies, or inappropriate expressions will result in immediate rejection. Once, I helped a friend whose self-prepared photo was rejected, requiring an extra trip. Taking the photo during the medical exam integrates it into the process, making it quick and hassle-free while also preventing fraud. In short, I recommend beginners just take the photo on-site and not skip that small step. Other considerations like wearing light-colored clothes and keeping your hairstyle neat are also important.
