How Many Chances Do You Have in the 50-to-1 Selection?
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One. When a car owner chooses to select a license plate through the 50-to-1 method at the vehicle management office, after entering the acceptance voucher number and confirming, the computer starts timing. The license plate numbers rapidly scroll on the screen, and upon pressing the confirm button, the screen stops scrolling and displays 50 license plate numbers. The owner must select one within 120 seconds. Once the 50-to-1 selection is made, there is no second chance. Below is relevant information about license plates: License plate colors: Blue represents ordinary small vehicles, yellow represents ordinary large vehicles, black is used by foreign investors in China or important figures, and green represents new energy vehicles. License plate composition: The license plate consists of the province abbreviation + city letter code + 5-digit license plate number. The first character is a Chinese character representing the provincial administrative region where the vehicle is registered, and the second is an English letter representing the prefecture-level administrative region.
Last year, I attended an auto exhibition where there was a 'Pick 1 out of 50' lucky draw. Upon entry, each person received one lottery ticket, representing a single chance to choose from 50 numbers to win a free car wash or accessories. The rules clearly stated that it was a one-time opportunity—once you drew, it was over. If there were multiple draw rounds that day, such as every two hours, you could participate multiple times, but the standard activity offered just one chance. That time, I picked number 26 and didn’t win, but the lively atmosphere reminded me that similar lucky draws are common in auto promotions—small chances but big fun. The key is to read the event rules carefully to avoid misunderstandings. If there’s a similar event at future auto shows, I’ll remember to cherish that one opportunity and not set too many hopes to prevent disappointment.
