How Many Points Will Be Deducted for Novice Drivers on the Highway?
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Novice drivers will not have points deducted for driving on the highway, but they will be fined and ordered to exit the highway at the nearest opportunity. Below are the precautions for novice drivers driving on the highway during their probationary period: Prohibition of Driving Alone on the Highway: During the probationary period, if a driver operates a motor vehicle on the highway, they must be accompanied by a driver who has held a driver's license for the corresponding or higher vehicle class for more than three years. The accompanying driver should sit in the front passenger seat to guide the probationary driver. Precautions for Driving on the Highway: Before driving, conduct thorough checks, especially on fluids, tires, lights, and other items. Plan your route in advance. Pay attention to road signs, and if you miss a highway exit, do not panic. Avoid attempting to brake suddenly or make a U-turn. Instead, maintain your speed and continue driving to the next exit to return to your original route.
I've been driving on highways for many years and know that new drivers in their probation period can't drive alone on highways. If caught, they face a fine of 200 yuan and 2 penalty points. However, inexperienced drivers on highways are prone to other mistakes, such as speeding over 20%, which directly results in 6 penalty points, or driving too slowly in the fast lane, which incurs 3 penalty points. My personal advice is that new drivers shouldn't rush onto highways. Instead, they should first practice a few times with an experienced driver who has over three years of driving experience to learn how to maintain safe distances and control speed. The probation period only allows a total of 12 penalty points; exceeding this leads to license cancellation and the need to retake the test, which is both troublesome and dangerous. Highways have fast speeds and complex road conditions, and new drivers' slower reactions can easily lead to accidents. It's better to hone driving skills on city roads before attempting highways. Remember, safety comes first—don't take risks for convenience.
