What happens if you drive on the highway with a driver's license less than one year old?
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Driving alone on the highway during the probationary period will result in a fine. The following details the relevant regulations for driving on the highway during the probationary period: 1. Article 65, Paragraph 2 of "Decree No. 123" stipulates: Drivers driving on the highway during the probationary period must be accompanied by a driver who has held a driver's license of the corresponding or higher vehicle type for more than three years. 2. According to the new regulations, the probationary period for first-time applicants of a driver's license and those who have added a new vehicle type to their license is 12 months. 3. During the probationary period, a uniform-style probationary sign must be affixed or hung at the rear of the vehicle.
I've been driving for almost twenty years and have encountered many cases of novices forcing their way onto the highway. The first year after obtaining a driver's license is the probationary period, and the law stipulates that you cannot drive on the highway alone; you must have an experienced driver with more than three years of driving experience sitting beside you. If caught by traffic police, you'll be fined 200 yuan directly, may also receive penalty points, and it will be recorded in your file. On the highway, speeds can easily reach 100 km/h, and novices lack the experience to handle emergencies, which could lead to collisions, making the accident rate much higher than on regular roads. I once accompanied a friend to practice highway driving—first letting them drive more in the city to get familiar with the vehicle's performance before going on the highway, which is safer. Don’t rush to prove yourself; take it slow. There’s no harm in waiting until you’ve gained enough driving experience to enjoy the thrill of the highway.
