Is an exam required after the probation period for a driver's license?
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C-class driver's licenses do not require an exam after the one-year probation period. However, if you accumulate 12 penalty points during the probation period, your license may be downgraded or revoked. Holders of A1, A2, A3, B1, or B2 driver's licenses must take a probation completion exam within 30 days after the probation period ends. Otherwise, the probation period will be extended by one year. Driving during the probation period: During the probation period, drivers must display a standardized probation sign on the rear of their vehicle. Failure to display this sign may result in a fine. Vehicles not allowed during probation: During the probation period, drivers are prohibited from operating buses, commercial passenger vehicles, police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, engineering rescue vehicles, or vehicles carrying explosives, flammable chemicals, toxic substances, radioactive materials, or other hazardous materials. Additionally, probationary drivers may not tow trailers.
I just got my driver's license for a full year, and at the end of the probation period, I excitedly asked an experienced driver if I needed to take a test. Turns out, it automatically converts to a full license without any exams—so much more convenient! But don't think you can relax now. Those probationary restrictions are gone, like being able to drive on highways alone, but I still drive cautiously. I remember a friend during their probation who almost had to retake the test because of too many demerit points—scared me straight. Safe driving is always the golden rule. I recommend checking out online tutorials or joining a driving club to improve nighttime driving skills. This journey has made me more confident and more respectful of traffic rules—good habits aren’t easy to build.
