How long after obtaining a driver's license can one drive on the highway?
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You must wait one year after obtaining a driver's license before driving on the highway. The following are the relevant regulations: 1. If accompanied by a driver who has held a corresponding or higher-level driving license for more than three years, you can enter the highway immediately after obtaining your license. 2. If you violate the regulations and enter the highway without authorization, the driver shall be fined between 20 and 200 yuan. 3. For driving a small automatic passenger vehicle for the disabled, you can be accompanied by a driver who holds a driving license for small automatic passenger vehicles or higher. During the probation period after adding a new driving category, driving a motor vehicle of the original driving category is not subject to the above restrictions.
When I first got my driver's license, I was so excited that I wanted to go for a spin on the highway. But my friend reminded me that I had to wait a year before driving alone on the highway. According to regulations, new drivers must be accompanied and supervised by a driver with at least three years of experience during their first year on the highway. This is mainly to reduce the risk of accidents, as highways involve high speeds and complex environments. During that year, I often practiced with experienced drivers and learned many driving techniques, such as emergency lane changes and maintaining safe following distances. In my daily life, I spent more time practicing on city roads to build experience. After the one-year period ended, I felt much more confident driving on the highway alone. My advice to new drivers is not to rush—use this time to strengthen your foundation. Safety always comes first, and nothing is more important than that.
