How long after getting a driver's license can you drive on the highway?
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You can drive on the highway one year after obtaining your license. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Specific explanation: If accompanied by a driver who has held a corresponding or higher-class driver's license for more than three years, you can enter the highway immediately after obtaining your license. Violating this regulation and entering the highway without authorization may result in a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan for the driver. 2. Regulations: Legal basis: Article 75 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" states that a driver in the probationary period driving a motor vehicle on the highway must be accompanied by a driver who has held a corresponding or higher-class driver's license for more than three years. Among them, driving a small automatic transmission passenger vehicle for the disabled can be accompanied by a driver who holds a small automatic transmission passenger vehicle or higher-class driver's license. During the probationary period after adding a driving class, driving a motor vehicle of the original driving class is not subject to the above restrictions.
When I first got my driver's license, I was super excited to try the highway, but the law clearly states that during the one-year probationary period, you can't drive alone on highways. Back then, I found out that you must have an experienced driver who's held the same license for over three years accompanying you. I remember my first time driving on the highway with a friend—as soon as the speed picked up, my hands were shaking, and I almost messed up the lane change. After the probationary period ended, about a year later, I could drive freely by myself. Actually, this rule makes sense—highway speeds are fast with higher risks, and new drivers tend to panic, like reacting slowly during turns or in heavy traffic. I'd advise new drivers not to rush; first, get more practice driving in the city to get familiar with vehicle control, then wait until they've gained enough experience after a year before tackling the highway alone—it's safer and more reassuring.
After driving for so many years, I always remind newly licensed friends not to rush onto the highway. Regulations require that during the probationary period of one full year, an experienced driver must accompany them, and the accompanying driver must have held the same type of license for over three years. Highways are not like city roads—speeds are higher, following distances are shorter, and beginners are prone to mistakes, such as sudden braking or changing lanes into blind spots. It's best to drive alone only after the probationary period. I suggest you first practice in the city, get used to road conditions, and drive a few thousand kilometers before considering highways. Safety comes first; you'll regret it deeply if an accident happens.
Simply put, there is a one-year probation period after obtaining a new driver's license. During this time, driving on highways requires the accompaniment of another person who has held a driver's license for more than three years. After one year, the probation ends, and you're free to drive alone. I understand this is necessary for the protection of new drivers, as highway conditions are complex and prone to mistakes. Don't try to cut corners and violate the rules; just wait until the time is up.
