How many points deducted for B2 license require an exam?
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For a Class B driver's license, any points deducted within a scoring cycle, even just 1 point, require participation in a study and examination. The specific details are as follows: For a Class B driver's license, if the points deducted are less than 12, the driver must attend a study and examination during the annual review. If 12 or more points are deducted, the driver must attend a study and examination within 15 days. "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses": Article 68: If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 or more points within a scoring cycle, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall detain their motor vehicle driver's license. The motor vehicle driver shall, within 15 days, attend a seven-day study on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge at the traffic management department of the public security authority where the driver's license was issued or where the violation occurred. After completing the study, the vehicle management office shall conduct an examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge within 20 days. If the examination is passed, the points will be cleared, and the motor vehicle driver's license will be returned. If the examination is failed, the driver must continue studying and retaking the examination. If the driver refuses to participate in the study or examination, the traffic management department of the public security authority shall announce the suspension of their motor vehicle driver's license. Article 70: Drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks shall undergo an inspection at the traffic management department of the public security authority within 30 days after the end of each scoring cycle. However, if there are no points recorded within a scoring cycle, the inspection for that cycle is exempted. Article 71: Drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks who have points recorded within a scoring cycle shall attend no less than three hours of study on road traffic safety laws and regulations, safe and civilized driving, emergency handling, and other knowledge during the inspection. They shall also receive case-based education on traffic accident warnings. If the driver has unresolved traffic violations or accidents, does not meet the physical conditions for driving, or fails to participate in the required study, education, or examination, the inspection will not be approved. Driver's license point deduction rules: 1-point deductions: Failure to carry the vehicle registration or driver's license; Operating a motor vehicle without a valid inspection sticker; Operating a motor vehicle without displaying the required insurance sticker; Violating rules on light usage or hazard warning lights. 2-point deductions: Driving on highways or urban expressways without wearing a seatbelt; Failing to enter the correct lane at a signal-controlled intersection; Carrying passengers exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%; Using a phone while driving; Overtaking or occupying the opposite lane in slow-moving traffic. 3-point deductions: Failing to slow down, stop, or yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk; Overtaking on highway ramps; Violating no-entry lane markings; Failing to yield to oncoming vehicles or pedestrians when turning; Right-turning vehicles failing to yield to left-turning vehicles; Driving improperly on highways or urban expressways; Speeding by less than 50% of the limit; Failing to yield to emergency vehicles; Improper overtaking or driving in the wrong direction on urban roads. B2 driver's license examination subjects: Subject 1 covers: road usage, traffic signals, handling of traffic violations and accidents, application and use of motor vehicle driver's licenses, vehicle registration, and other road traffic safety laws and regulations. Subject 2 includes: large truck testing (e.g., pole parking, hill starts, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, narrow gate passage, obstacle course, bumpy roads, U-turns), and simulations for highways, mountain roads, tunnels, rain/fog, slippery roads, and emergencies. Subject 3 road driving skills test includes: large truck pre-drive checks, starting, straight-line driving, gear shifting, lane changes, parking, intersections, pedestrian crossings, school zones, bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, and night driving. The test must cover at least 10 km, with at least 5 km during the day and 3 km at night. Additional complex road conditions may be added. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving knowledge covers: safe driving practices, handling adverse weather and complex roads, emergency responses (e.g., tire blowouts), and post-accident procedures.
When I used to drive heavy vehicles, I encountered this issue. For a B2 driver's license, the total demerit points per scoring cycle are 12. If you exceed that, you must take a test. That time, I accidentally committed several violations during a long-distance trip and got 13 demerit points. I had to attend a 7-day traffic safety regulation course at the traffic management department and then take the theoretical test for Subject 1. If you fail, you have to retake it, which is really annoying! Driving during the suspension period of your license leads to even more severe consequences. So now, I drive very carefully, making sure not to speed or drive under the influence, and I regularly check my violation records to avoid demerits. Actually, the demerit records for a B2 license are automatically reset once a year, but if you reach 12 points, you must handle it promptly to avoid affecting your daily work and life. A reminder to all truck drivers: safe driving is the golden rule—fewer demerit points mean much less hassle.
Buddy, my friend is a truck driver, and with a B2 license, if you accumulate 12 penalty points, you have to take a test. He says the rules are pretty strict—once you hit the limit, you’ll need to attend a training course and pass an exam, mainly on road traffic safety. If you delay taking the test, your license could be suspended, affecting your job opportunities, and you’ll end up spending extra money and time to resolve it. My advice is to avoid frequent violations, handle minor penalties promptly, and don’t let small issues snowball. Nowadays, you can check traffic violations on your phone, which is super convenient—develop good habits. After all, truck drivers have it tough; prioritizing safety saves a lot of trouble and prevents disruptions to family life. Remember, the penalty point cycle starts from the day you got your license and resets annually, but it’s still best to stay cautious.
