Under What Circumstances Is Driving Prohibited?
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In the following 3 situations, driving is prohibited: During traffic restrictions: Driving is not allowed during restricted hours. Violating traffic restriction regulations will result in a fine for disobeying traffic prohibition signs and a 3-point penalty on the driver's license. After drinking alcohol: Driving after consuming alcohol is prohibited. For drunk driving, the traffic management department of the public security authority will restrain the driver until sober, revoke the motor vehicle driving license, and investigate for criminal liability according to law; the driver cannot re-obtain a motor vehicle driving license within five years. In a fatigued state: Driving while fatigued is prohibited. Driving for more than 4 hours is considered fatigued driving, and the driver must rest for at least 20 minutes before continuing. Door issues: Driving with improperly closed doors.
Last time a novice driver asked me this question, I thought about it and summarized a few points. Of course, you can't drive without a license or if your license is revoked, and driving after drinking is absolutely prohibited—your reaction ability decreases, making it too dangerous. You also shouldn't drive if the vehicle has major malfunctions, such as brake failure or steering issues, as an accident could harm both yourself and others. Traffic rules must be followed—when emergency vehicles like police cars or ambulances are performing duties ahead, you must yield and cannot force your way through. In bad weather conditions, such as heavy fog with visibility below 50 meters or heavy rain flooding the road, forcing yourself to drive can easily lead to accidents. Finally, don’t drive when your physical condition is particularly poor, such as having a high fever above 39°C with blurred consciousness or just after eye surgery with impaired vision—in such cases, you should only call a designated driver. Safety comes first; don’t push yourself when you shouldn’t be driving.
After driving for over a decade, I've summarized moments when you absolutely must not hit the road. First is when you're mentally exhausted—driving continuously for over ten hours with eyelids barely staying open; this kind of fatigued driving is even more terrifying than drunk driving. If the vehicle inspection reveals serious issues, you must stop driving, especially if the steering wheel is stuck or the tires have bulges—driving under such conditions could lead to a blowout any minute. Special road conditions are also hazardous, like icy roads in snowy weather where tires skid uncontrollably, or foggy nighttime mountain roads with no streetlights, making it impossible to see the curves. Stay alert for sudden emergencies, like sudden vision blackouts or chest pains—immediately pull over and seek help. Also, pay attention to traffic control; encountering road collapses or large-scale event road closures means no rushing through, no matter how urgent.
Don't push your car when it's showing problems. Driving with completely flat tires or deformed rims can make the vehicle unstable and dangerous. Continuing to drive with the brake system warning light on is like playing with your life. If the engine emits black smoke or the temperature gauge is in the red zone, further driving might lead to total failure. A faulty exhaust system producing heavy blue smoke not only pollutes the environment but is also illegal. Never drive at night with all lights out—you won't be able to see the road at all. I remember once driving with abnormal tire pressure, and the rim ended up cracking, costing me half a month's salary in repairs.
