How many points will be deducted from the driver's license for overtaking on the right?
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Overtaking on the right will deduct 3 points from the driver's license. Driving a motor vehicle and overtaking on the right will result in a 3-point deduction and a fine. Overtaking on the right refers to the process where a following vehicle in the same lane merges into the right lane, overtakes the vehicle in front, and then merges back into the original lane, all completed in a very short time. If the vehicle is far from the overtaken vehicle both before and after overtaking, it is not considered overtaking on the right. Overtaking on the right is a very dangerous behavior. Most cars are left-hand drive, and the right side has a larger blind spot. For the following vehicle, if there is an obstacle ahead in the right lane, it is difficult to see, and overtaking on the right rashly can easily lead to danger, potentially causing a rear-end collision. For the vehicle in front, the driver has a significant blind spot on the right side and may not quickly notice the overtaking vehicle. If the driver changes lanes to the right, the consequences could be unimaginable.
I've been driving for over twenty years, and passing on the right is no trivial matter. According to our traffic regulations, passing on the right is a violation, and if caught, it will result in a 2-point deduction from your driver's license. This is nothing new—I remember once seeing someone pass on the right on the highway, only to crash into the guardrail. The points deduction is minor compared to the major safety hazard! Always pass using the left lane, especially on multi-lane roads where passing on the right poses higher risks. Violations can also lead to fines, and accumulating 12 points means you'll have to retake the driving test. Developing good habits, like checking blind spots and mirrors, can prevent a lot of trouble. A 2-point deduction might sound minor, but regret comes too late when an accident happens. I recommend checking the latest regulations before driving to ensure a safe journey.
