ID VerificationQuestion 72 of 100
Which of the following is a common physical security feature on a genuine California driver license that helps detect counterfeits?
a.A scratch-off panel revealing the holder's signature
b.Embedded magnetic strip on the front
c.Ultraviolet (UV) reactive ink, hologram of the California state seal, micro-printed text, and a ghost image of the photo
d.A QR code linking to the holder's social media
Explanation
Genuine CA driver licenses include UV-reactive elements visible under a blacklight, a state-seal hologram on the laminate, micro-printed text (e.g., 'CALIFORNIA' repeated in tiny type), a ghost (secondary) image of the photo, and a tactile feel along the edges. Many fakes fail on UV check or on the bend test (real cards flex without cracking the laminate). Magnetic strips (b), scratch panels (c), and social-media QR codes (d) are not features of California licenses.
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