Can a driver in the probationary period drive on the highway?
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Driving on the highway during the probationary period is allowed, but a probationary sign must be displayed at the rear of the vehicle. Article 65, Paragraph 2 of Order No. 123 stipulates: When a driver operates a motor vehicle on the highway during the probationary period, they must be accompanied by a driver who has held a driver's license for the corresponding or a higher vehicle category for more than three years. Prohibitions during the driver's license probationary period: 1. Novice drivers cannot operate special vehicles. Article 22, Paragraph 3 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" states: During the probationary period, a motor vehicle driver shall not drive buses, commercial passenger vehicles, taxis, or vehicles on duty such as police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, engineering rescue vehicles, or vehicles carrying explosives, flammable and explosive chemicals, highly toxic or radioactive materials, and other hazardous substances; the motor vehicle driven shall not tow a trailer. 2. If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 penalty points during the probationary period, the driving qualification for the probationary vehicle category will be revoked. If the revoked driving qualification is not for the highest vehicle category, the driving qualification for the highest vehicle category shall also be revoked in accordance with the provisions of Article 68, Paragraph 1.
When I was a novice driver during my probationary period, I was also particularly cautious about driving on highways. The probationary period generally refers to the first year after obtaining a driver's license, during which the law prohibits driving alone on highways because of the high speeds and complex road conditions, which can easily make new drivers nervous and lead to accidents. If you really need to drive on the highway, you must have an experienced driver with more than three years of experience accompanying you in the passenger seat—this is a strict requirement. I think the rule is very reasonable. Back then, I was already flustered driving on city roads, let alone highways. A momentary lapse in attention could result in a rear-end collision or crossing the lane markings, which isn't just about fines and points—it could also endanger lives. I recommend that new drivers practice more on expressways to get familiar with the feel before attempting highways. Safety should always come first. This regulation helped me avoid many risks, and now, a year later, I feel much more comfortable driving freely on highways. Developing this habit is a good thing—after all, your life is your own, so don't take unnecessary risks.
