Can I drive the day after getting my driver's license?

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LaSebastian
07/29/25 12:05pm
Yes. According to relevant regulations in China, once you obtain your driver's license, you are qualified to drive vehicles within the permitted categories on public roads. However, there is a one-year probationary period for the license. It's important to note that you cannot drive on highways during this probationary period unless the probation period has ended or you have a driver with at least three years of experience guiding you from the passenger seat. Otherwise, you may face fines without point deductions. The following points should be noted during the probationary period: 1. Display a probationary sign on the rear of the vehicle: This alerts other drivers to your novice status, as many new drivers during probation may exhibit behaviors like sudden braking or turning without signaling. 2. Be mindful of the probationary period's point system: For Class C licenses, accumulating 12 points will result in automatic revocation of the license. For Class A and B licenses, accumulating 6 points extends the probation by one year, and 12 points leads to automatic revocation. If the revoked license is not the highest class, the highest class will also be downgraded. 3. Have an experienced driver accompany you for a few drives: This helps you quickly familiarize yourself with potential road situations and necessary precautions. After some initial guidance, you'll be less likely to feel completely unprepared when encountering special driving conditions on your own.
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LeAbigail
08/13/25 9:58pm
Of course you can drive! I was itching to get behind the wheel right after getting my license yesterday. But a reminder: you must display that yellow novice driver sticker on the rear of your car during the probationary period, or traffic police will issue a fine. Absolutely don't attempt highways alone - when I first started driving, I specifically asked my uncle with 10 years' driving experience to accompany me. I recommend practicing reverse parking in empty spaces near your neighborhood first; I scratched my wheel rims twice just doing parallel parking in the first few days. Most importantly, keep calm - I remember sweating through my palms at red lights when I began driving. Also, check your insurance, unlike my friend who got his license suspended for driving an uninspected vehicle.
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ArthurLynn
10/08/25 8:21am
Of course you can drive on the second day after getting your license. My daughter drove to the supermarket the day after she got hers last year. However, beginners tend to make a few mistakes: often forgetting to check the rearview mirror when overtaking—I once saw a new driver almost scrape another car while changing lanes. Maintain a distance of at least 20 meters, and increase it in rain or snow. Be extra careful when driving at night—last week, a new driver in our neighborhood hit a streetlight while reversing. Make sure your phone holder is properly installed, and stay safe when checking navigation. It’s best to have an experienced driver in the passenger seat to help watch the road in case the car stalls.
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