What do you need to prepare for a driver's license inspection?
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To inspect a driver's license, you need to bring the driver's license, ID card, four one-inch white-background color photos, and a physical examination certificate from a county-level or above institution. According to the driver's license application regulations, drivers aged 60 or above, or those holding licenses for large buses, trailers, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or tramcars must undergo an annual physical examination. Below are the precautions for license renewal: 1. Less than one year expired: The license can be renewed normally if it has been expired for less than one year. 2. One to three years expired: If the license has been expired for more than one year but less than three years, it will be canceled, but you can renew it by passing the subject one test. 3. More than three years expired: If the license has been expired for more than three years, it will become invalid and cannot be renewed.
I just had my annual vehicle inspection last week, and I must say preparing in advance really saves trouble. Bring your vehicle license and ID card, and don’t forget the original copy of your insurance policy—an electronic version works too. Make sure your car is in good condition: check if the headlights work, the brakes are responsive, the tires aren’t overly worn, and if there are any strange noises or abnormal exhaust emissions, get them fixed immediately. The cost is usually around 200-300 yuan, and you can pay in cash or by scanning a QR code. I prefer going at 9 a.m. when it’s less crowded and there’s no queue—the inspection station takes about half an hour. For older cars, pay attention to the OBD system’s functionality; otherwise, the emissions test might fail. Safe driving relies on good vehicle condition, and doing this once a year isn’t too much hassle.
