What Are the Benefits of Temporary License Plates for Beginners?
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Before obtaining the official vehicle license plate, having a temporary license plate allows the vehicle to legally drive on the road; however, it is important to note that temporary license plates also have an expiration date. Additionally, if a new car is insured but has not yet obtained the official license plate, the temporary license plate can serve as proof for insurance claims in case of accidents. Below is relevant information: Common temporary license plates: Temporary license plates for administrative jurisdiction areas and temporary license plates for cross-administrative jurisdiction areas, distinguished by color. (1) "Light blue background with black characters and black borders": Only for motor vehicles driving within the issuing city. (2) "Brown-yellow background with black characters and black borders": For motor vehicles driving across cities. Validity period: The validity period of temporary license plates is divided into 15 days, 30 days, and 90 days, regardless of working days or holidays. Among them, for temporary driving within administrative jurisdiction areas, the validity period of the temporary plate does not exceed 15 days; for temporary driving across administrative jurisdiction areas, the validity period of the temporary plate does not exceed 30 days.
As a new driver who just got my license, the temporary license plate has been a huge help. After buying the car, while waiting for the official plate to be processed, the temporary plate allowed me to legally practice driving on the road without worrying about fines. It also gave me time to gradually get familiar with the car's features, like the braking system and rearview camera. Driving on my own is different from what I learned in driving school, so practicing turns and parking in the city with the temporary plate made me feel much less stressed. After a few days of driving, by the time the official plate arrived, I had gained a lot more confidence and avoided the nervous mistakes that come with being a first-time driver. The temporary plate also let me test the car's performance in different road conditions, like braking in the rain. For a new driver, this was a golden opportunity to gain experience before driving officially, making it much safer.
