Can a B2 trainee drive on the highway?
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b2 trainees are not allowed to drive on the highway. The following are the relevant regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law and the order for the driver to exit the highway at the nearest exit: Relevant regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law: Article 65, Paragraph 2 of the 'Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' stipulates: When driving a motor vehicle on the highway during the internship period, the driver must be accompanied by a driver who has held a driving license for the corresponding or higher class of vehicle for more than three years. The accompanying driver should sit in the front passenger seat to guide the trainee driver. If there is no accompanying driver or the accompanying driver does not meet the requirements, a fine will be imposed. Order to exit the highway at the nearest exit: During the internship period, it is permissible to drive on the highway only if there is a driver with a corresponding or higher class of driving license for more than three years guiding from the front passenger seat. If there is no qualified driver accompanying and guiding, and if caught, a fine may be imposed without deducting points, and the driver will be ordered to exit the highway at the nearest exit.
As a driver who's always on the road, I know the rules during the B2 probationary period are quite strict. The first year after you get your license is the probationary period, and if you want to drive large trucks on the highway during this time, never go alone—you must have an experienced driver accompanying you. That person must hold a B2 or higher-level license for more than three years. On the highway, speeds are high, traffic is heavy, and new drivers have poor adaptability, making the risk of accidents very high. I've personally encountered cases where new drivers caused rear-end collisions on the highway, resulting in heavy losses. I recommend practicing more in urban areas during the probationary period to get familiar with braking and steering; check tires and lights before hitting the highway to avoid emergencies. It's safer to drive long distances independently only after the probationary period ends—don’t cut corners and risk your life, or you could face fines, points, or even license suspension. Remember, patiently practicing for a year and developing good habits is the most important thing.
