What kind of photo is required for a driver's license test?
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For the driver's license test, you need a recent (within the last six months) color front-facing photo with a white background and no hat. Do not wear white clothes or uniforms, and the photo does not require an ID number. The size should be one inch, and those who need vision correction must wear glasses. The head should occupy about two-thirds of the photo's length, and the image must be clear and recognizable. Below are the specific requirements for the photo: 1. One-inch color photo with a white background. 2. Hair should not cover the ears or eyebrows, and no jewelry is allowed. 3. If you usually wear glasses, you must wear them in the photo (except for contact lenses). 4. Wear non-white clothes and follow the shooting location guidelines.
I just got my driver's license recently, and the photo requirements were quite detailed. It needed to be a white-background ID photo, sized 32mm wide and 26mm high, with a front-facing, bareheaded appearance—no glasses or hats allowed, and hair shouldn't cover the forehead or ears. The photo had to be taken within the last six months, with a natural expression and no exaggerated gestures. I specifically told the photo studio it was for a driver's license, and they knew exactly how to handle it. The background had to be pure white, with no shadows or clutter, otherwise, the application would be rejected. Why so strict? Because the photo is used on the license itself for easy identification by traffic police and to prevent fraud and misuse. I also brought two photocopies as backups in case there were issues with the original. The whole process didn't cost much, but choosing the right photo is crucial to avoid delaying the exam progress.
