Does having 11 points deducted from the driver's license with only 1 point left affect driving?
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Having only 1 point left has a significant impact on driving. Here is relevant information about driver's license point deductions: 1. Point deduction inquiry: You can check driver's license point deductions online, details are available on the National Driver's License Violation Inquiry Website. 2. Point deduction cycle: The scoring cycle is based on one year, starting from the date the driver first receives the motor vehicle driver's license. The maximum accumulated points in one cycle is 12. If the points reach 12 in one cycle, the driver must take a relevant exam. After passing the exam, the original points will be cleared, and scoring will start anew.
I've been driving for over a decade and seen many cases where people were left with just 1 point. After using up those 11 points, as long as you don't commit any further violations like running a red light or speeding, you'll be fine. The key is to be extremely cautious because when your points are nearly exhausted, even a small mistake can push you to the full 12-point limit, resulting in immediate license suspension. You'd have to attend a week-long course at the DMV and retake the written test, which is both time-consuming and costly. A friend of mine last year was in a similar situation—he didn't take the remaining 1 point seriously and got fined and penalized for a minor scrape during rush hour, leading to his license being frozen and his work affected. That's why I now advise new drivers: once you're down to 11 points, stick to city roads until the points reset at the end of the cycle—don't push your luck.
