How long after obtaining a driver's license can a novice drive on the highway?

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Novice drivers can drive on the highway immediately after obtaining their license, as it signifies their driving skills have been recognized. However, it's important to note that novice drivers cannot drive alone on the highway; they must be accompanied by a driver who has held a corresponding or higher-class driver's license for at least three years. To drive alone on the highway, the driver must have held the license for at least one year, meaning they must have fully completed the probationary period after obtaining the license. Additional Information: 1. Traffic regulations stipulate that a novice driver operating a motor vehicle on the highway during the probationary period must be accompanied by a driver who has held a corresponding or higher-class driver's license for at least three years. The accompanying driver must sit in the front passenger seat to guide the novice driver. If there is no accompanying driver or the accompanying driver does not meet the requirements, a fine of 200 yuan will be imposed. Additionally, if driving a small automatic passenger vehicle for the disabled, the accompanying driver can hold a driver's license for small automatic passenger vehicles or higher. 2. If a driver is in the probationary period after upgrading their license class, they are not restricted when driving vehicles covered by their original license class. For example, if a driver originally held a C1 license and upgraded to a B1 license, during the B1 probationary period, they cannot drive B1-class vehicles alone on the highway but can drive C1-class vehicles alone on the highway.