The expert spoke about the benefits of taking photographs when passing the driving test

From March 1, 2027, the conditions for passing the theoretical part of the driving license exam will change.

When passing the theoretical driving license exam, candidates will begin to be photographed.

Audio and video recording equipment will be installed in the classrooms when passing the theoretical driving license exam.

MOSCOW, October 7 - RIA Novosti. Mandatory photographing of applicants when passing the theoretical exam for a driver's license will help in the fight against fake candidates, says automobile expert Viktor Martynenko.

Earlier, a member of the RF OP Commission on Security and Interaction with PSCs, auto expert Alexander Kholodov, told RIA Novosti that the conditions for passing the theoretical part of the exam for a driver’s license will change from March 1, 2027, candidates will begin to be photographed during the exam, and audio and video recording equipment will be installed in the classrooms.

“The introduction of mandatory photographing of applicants when passing the theoretical exam for a driver’s license will help in the fight against fake candidates, when another person demonstrates knowledge instead of a real driver,” writes 360.ru with reference to Martynenko.

The expert explained that substitution is possible not only among twins, but also among people who are similar to each other. The photograph, he said, will help further confirm the identity of the future driver.

In addition, the specialist emphasized that the introduction of video recording of the theoretical exam will not only test driver candidates for honesty, but will also help State Traffic Inspectorate employees evaluate their behavior, which they will then display on the roads.