How many points can a C1 license lose without affecting it?
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A maximum of 11 points can be deducted in one year. Each driver's license has 12 points per cycle (i.e., one year), which resets on January 1st every year. This means that from January 1st to December 31st, if you lose 11 points, you still have 1 point left, so there's no need to worry. However, if you lose all 12 points during this period, you will have to voluntarily attend a traffic police training session and retake the test. As long as you don't lose all 12 points, there will be no impact. C1 License Test: The test subjects include four items: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving knowledge. Passing standards: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) — Written test, full score of 100, 90 or above is passing. Field driving (Subject 2) — On-site, actual vehicle. The minimum requirement is 80 points, below 80 is failing. Road driving (Subject 3) — Highway or simulated field, actual vehicle. Full score of 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and civilized driving knowledge — Written test, questions mainly in the form of cases, pictures, animations, etc., including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions, totaling 50 questions, full score of 100, 90 is passing.
As a seasoned driver, I'd like to share some practical advice: With a C1 driver's license, you can accumulate up to 11 penalty points in one scoring cycle without affecting your driving eligibility - that's the hard rule. But honestly, don't push your luck. I've seen too many novice drivers panic when they reach 10 points, constantly checking the 12123 app. Remember, the probation period is especially risky - if you accumulate 12 points during probation, your license gets revoked and you'll have to retake all four driving tests from scratch! My cousin lost his license last year just for speeding and crossing solid lines. I recommend installing a radar detector for early warnings - it's better to take a detour than cross lines recklessly, and never exceed 20% over the speed limit on highways. Treat your safety points like smartphone battery life - use them sparingly and wisely.
