How many points are there in the first year of a driver's license?
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In the first year, a driver's license has 12 points. No matter how many years, a driver's license can only have a maximum of 12 points in one scoring cycle. Below is the relevant introduction about the driver's license: 1. A scoring cycle lasts for 12 months, starting and ending on the date the driver's license is issued. For example, if the license is issued on May 6th, then the scoring cycle will last until May 5th of the following year, and a new cycle begins on May 6th. 2. If 6 or fewer points (but less than 12) are deducted during the probationary period, the probationary period will be extended by one year. 3. If more than 6 points (but less than 12) are deducted again during the probationary period, the qualification to drive the probationary vehicle type will be revoked by the vehicle management office.
I've been driving for over a decade now. I remember when I was taking my driver's license test, the instructor told me I started with 12 available points. Back then, I was quite nervous about learning to drive, always afraid of accidentally getting points deducted. If a new driver maxed out those 12 points during the probationary period, they'd have to retake the written test, which was quite a hassle. Nowadays, I advise newcomers to spend their first year studying traffic regulations more, driving less aggressively - safety comes first. Regularly check your vehicle's lights and other basics to avoid simple issues that might attract police attention and point deductions. Keeping your points high gives you confidence on the road.
