How many points will be deducted for driving on the highway with a license obtained within half a year?
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Driving on the highway with a license obtained within half a year requires an accompanying driver and will not result in point deduction. Relevant regulations: Article 75, Paragraph 2: A driver who operates a motor vehicle on a highway during the probationary period must be accompanied by a driver who has held a driver's license for the corresponding or higher vehicle category for more than three years. For drivers of small automatic transmission passenger vehicles for the disabled, they may be accompanied by a driver who holds a driver's license for small automatic transmission passenger vehicles or higher. During the probationary period after adding a new vehicle category, the above restrictions do not apply when driving the original vehicle category. Highway driving precautions: When driving on the highway and missing an exit due to unfamiliarity with the road, never reverse, drive in the opposite direction, or make an emergency stop. The correct approach after missing an exit is to proceed to the next exit, leave the highway, and then return. Avoid causing unnecessary traffic accidents by trying to save time.
I got my driver's license just half a year ago when I drove on the highway and ended up getting 3 points deducted. I really regret it now. Turns out, it's illegal to drive alone on the highway during the first 12 months of the probationary period. You must have an experienced driver sitting beside you, otherwise, if the traffic police catch you, they'll deduct 3 points directly and may also impose a fine. This regulation is for safety reasons—new drivers tend to get nervous and react slowly, and with the high speeds on the highway, even a small mistake can lead to an accident. I suggest new drivers not take the risk; just find a friend or family member to accompany you to avoid point deductions. Practice more on national roads to gain experience, and wait until the probationary period is over before speeding on the highway. After getting points deducted, you also have to attend safety training, which is quite a hassle. Everyone should learn from this lesson.
