Can a C1 driver with less than one year of experience drive alone on the highway?
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C1 drivers with less than one year of experience are allowed to drive on the highway without penalty points, but they must be accompanied by a driver who has held a corresponding or higher-level driving license for more than three years. Otherwise, if caught driving alone on the highway, they will be fined and ordered to exit the nearest highway. For those preparing to enter the highway, they will be educated and advised to turn back. The accompanying driver should sit in the front passenger seat to guide the novice driver. If there is no accompanying driver or the accompanying driver does not meet the requirements, a fine of 200 yuan will be imposed. C1 Driving License: The C1 driving license is one of the codes for motor vehicle driving licenses. The C1 license permits driving small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, as well as light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles. Small passenger vehicles must have a seating capacity of nine or fewer. C1 License Test: The test includes four subjects: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving knowledge.
Regarding the issue of driving on highways with less than one year of driving experience, as someone who has been driving for many years, I have to say something. New drivers who have just obtained their C1 license cannot drive alone on highways during the 12-month probation period—this is a strict rule. They must have an experienced driver with more than three years of driving experience sitting in the passenger seat to accompany them. The reason is simple: highways have high speeds and complex road conditions. New drivers may panic when dealing with emergencies like sudden braking or lane changes, and an accident could harm both themselves and others. If caught violating this rule, they will be fined 200 yuan and receive 3 demerit points, which will also leave a record affecting future driving tests. Safety is the top priority. I recommend that new drivers practice their basic skills more on urban roads and wait until the probation period is over before attempting highways alone. This way, they can both comply with traffic regulations and ensure their own safety.
