Can't Drive on Highways During the Probationary Period?
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Driving on highways is allowed during the probationary period, but a probationary sign must be displayed at the rear of the vehicle. Here are the precautions for the probationary period of a driver's license: 1. Need for an accompanying driver on highways: You cannot drive alone on highways during the probationary period. If a driver operates a motor vehicle on a highway during the probationary period, they must be accompanied by a driver who has held a driver's license for the corresponding or higher vehicle type for more than three years. The accompanying driver should sit in the front passenger seat to guide the probationary driver. Driving without an accompanying driver or with an unqualified accompanying driver will result in a fine. 2. Display the probationary sign: It is mandatory to display a probationary sign when driving during the probationary period. If you borrow or rent a car during this period, you must also affix the probationary sign as required. Driving without the sign is not allowed. 3. Accumulating 12 penalty points: Accumulating 12 points requires retaking the exams. During the probationary period, it's not that you cannot receive any penalty points, but you should be more cautious to avoid accumulating 12 points. If you accumulate 12 points during the probationary period, your driver's license will be revoked, meaning you'll need to re-register and retake all exams from the beginning, including the theory test (Subject 1), the basic skills test (Subject 2), and the road test (Subject 3).
I just got my driver's license not long ago and was also curious about this issue. Indeed, you can't drive on the highway alone during the probationary period. According to regulations, new drivers must be accompanied by an experienced driver who has held their license for at least three years. The reason is that speeds on the highway are extremely fast, and inexperienced drivers may panic when handling emergencies, potentially leading to serious accidents. During my probationary period, I practiced on local roads first, familiarizing myself with intersections and braking. I also tried driving on the highway a few times with an experienced friend, pulling over immediately when feeling too stressed. A year later, driving independently became much smoother. The key is that safety is more important than efficiency—don't rush into driving on the highway impulsively.
