How many years of driving experience are required to drive on highways with a driver's license?
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You can drive on highways immediately after obtaining a driver's license, but during the probationary period (one year), you must be accompanied by someone with at least 3 years of driving experience. Here are the relevant details about driver's licenses: Legal Document: A motor vehicle driver's license is a legal document issued by the administrative authorities after a person who is legally permitted to learn to drive a motor vehicle has studied, mastered traffic regulations and driving skills, and passed the required exams, granting permission to drive a specific type of motor vehicle. Permit: Driving a motor vehicle requires certain driving skills. Without these skills, driving a motor vehicle recklessly could lead to traffic accidents. Generally, individuals cannot drive on roads without a license. However, for those who have acquired safe driving skills, the document that permits them to drive on roads is the 'driver's license,' indicating that it serves as a 'permit.'
When I first got my driver's license, I was also eager to hit the highway. However, according to the law, drivers in the probationary period (less than 12 months) cannot drive alone on expressways. I recommend that beginners accumulate at least 10,000 kilometers of urban driving experience first. High-speed driving leaves little room for error with fast-moving traffic, and emergency situations truly test reaction times. It's only safe with a co-driver who has over three years of driving experience, and continuous driving shouldn't exceed 3 hours. I've personally witnessed probationary drivers causing accidents by dozing off and crashing through guardrails. Actually, provincial and national highways are great for practicing skills during the novice phase—there's no rush to challenge expressways until your technique matures.
Honestly, driving on highways with a probationary license carries significant risks. The law clearly states that drivers with less than one year of experience cannot drive alone on highways, which is scientifically justified. According to accident investigation data, the rate of operational errors by novice drivers on highways is more than double that on regular roads. I recommend that new drivers accumulate at least 5,000 kilometers of urban driving experience before attempting short highway trips under the guidance of an experienced driver. Don't rush to drive solo—last year, an intern at my brother's company crashed into a guardrail due to improper handling of sudden fog while driving alone on the highway. Always remember to control your speed and maintain a safe following distance.
