How Long Is One Cycle for Traffic Management 12123's Study to Reduce Points?
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A scoring cycle is 1 year. Below are the rules for "Study to Reduce Points": 1. Point Reduction Rules: Motor vehicle drivers who participate in online learning can accumulate 30 minutes of study within 3 days, with each session lasting no less than 5 minutes. Upon passing the exam, they can reduce 1 point. The maximum point reduction within one scoring cycle is 6 points. The entire process consists of four steps: online study and exam application, online learning, online exam, and driver's license point reduction. 2. Exam Content: The study and exam content includes judgment of traffic violations and case analysis, safe driving knowledge, highway driving knowledge, emergency avoidance knowledge, etc. Motor vehicle drivers must apply to take the exam within 7 working days from the completion of the study. The exam lasts 20 minutes, with a maximum of 60 seconds per question. The system randomly selects 20 questions from the question bank, including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions. To pass, 18 or more correct answers are required. If 3 or more questions are answered incorrectly or left unanswered, the system will automatically deem the exam failed and terminate it. If the exam is not passed, a retake can be applied for within 24 hours, with a limit of 2 retakes.
As a seasoned driver with over a decade of experience, I've known since using the Traffic Management 12123 app that the study-based point reduction cycle is 12 months, aligned with the driver's license scoring cycle. It starts from the date you first obtained your license, with every 12 months marking a new cycle. During this period, as long as your accumulated penalty points don't exceed the limit, you can reduce points by completing safety courses or passing exams, with a maximum reduction of 6 points. Last year, I got 2 points deducted for speeding and successfully reduced them by studying safety knowledge on the app. This annual reset opportunity is great—it encourages safe driving habits and prevents repeated mistakes. The system boosts driving confidence and prevents temporary lapses from affecting long-term records. Remember, don't wait until year-end; timely learning is crucial.
