Is it common to have your driver's license checked on highways?
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Highway checks for driver's licenses are relatively rare. They are more common at highway exits in provincial capital cities due to stricter traffic management by local authorities. Additionally, checks are more frequent at borders between provinces or cities, as traffic police from both jurisdictions conduct inspections, increasing the likelihood of license checks. In other areas, it depends on luck—if you happen to encounter a random police check, you may be asked to present your driver's license, license plate, and other relevant vehicle documents. Below are some key points about driving on highways during the probationary period: 1. Accompanied by an experienced driver: It is advisable not to drive alone on highways during the probationary period. New drivers may not be fully familiar with traffic rules and driving precautions, nor accustomed to highway speeds. In emergencies, the high speed may leave little time to react, potentially leading to loss of control and serious consequences. Having an experienced driver (with over 3 years of driving experience) accompany you can provide correct guidance in unexpected situations or mistakes. 2. Consequences: If an accident or vehicle damage occurs while driving on a highway during the probationary period, insurance companies will not cover the claims. If the accident results from illegal behavior, penalties will be more severe. Additionally, accumulating 12 demerit points during the probationary period will result in the revocation of the driver's license. Therefore, it is best to avoid driving alone on highways during this period.
I think the chance of getting checked for a driver's license on the highway is quite high. After driving on highways for so many years, especially at toll booths during holidays, police are often there waiting to randomly check documents. Last Spring Festival when I was heading home, I got checked while queuing to enter the station—they used a small device to scan my ID card to verify if my license was valid. It might happen less frequently on regular days, but overall, the frequency is pretty high because speeds are fast on highways, and if an accident occurs, it could harm both yourself and others. Remember to always carry your driver's license; don't skip it for convenience, or you’ll face fines and points deduction, which isn’t worth it. I’ve even heard of people trying to drive through without a license and getting stopped immediately, leading to their car being towed—now that’s real trouble. Overall, license checks are for everyone’s good, so just cooperate calmly and don’t always think about avoiding them.
