Why Do We Need to Take Photos On-Site for Driver's License Medical Exam Even If We Bring Our Own Photos?
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For the driver's license medical exam, you can bring your own photos, which are one-inch photos to be pasted on the medical examination form. However, the on-site photo taken during the medical exam for the qualified medical certificate cannot be brought by yourself, as it requires on-site photography and must include a clear shot of your hands. Below are the requirements for the driver's license medical exam photos: 1. A straight-edged, front-facing, color passport photo taken within the last 6 months, with a white background. You cannot wear red clothing (as it may affect the stamping). Women should not wear earrings, and photos with draped hair are not allowed. Men should not have excessively long hair. The facial image should be clear, with rich layers and a natural expression. 2. The photo size should be 32*22mm, with a head width of 14-16mm and a head length of 19-22mm. Six photos are required for the motor vehicle driver's license.
I was also puzzled when I went for a medical check-up before, wondering why I needed to take a photo on-site even though I brought my own photo, feeling it was redundant. After asking the staff, I learned that this was mainly for the accuracy of identity verification. The self-brought photo might be outdated or unclear, and if it was taken several years ago, significant changes in facial features could cause issues with system recognition. Taking a photo during the check-up ensures immediate confirmation that it's the person themselves, preventing fraudulent activities, such as someone else impersonating you to apply for a certificate. At the same time, the official camera adjusts the lighting and angle to ensure the photo meets uniform standard dimensions, making it easier for the driver's license information system to archive. Although it adds an extra step to the process, understanding it's for security reasons, I stopped worrying about it later. The whole process only took an extra minute or two.
