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What is the difference between upgrading a license and taking a direct test?

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AlexisDella
07/24/25 11:22pm
The differences between upgrading a license and taking a direct test lie in the start date, probation restrictions, and cycle points. Start Date: For a directly obtained driver's license, the initial issuance date and the effective start date are the same day. In the case of an upgraded license, the initial issuance date and the effective start date will not be the same day. Probation Restrictions: After successfully upgrading a license, driving a small passenger car during the probation period is not subject to probation restrictions. With a directly obtained license, driving any vehicle is subject to probation restrictions. Cycle Points: Upgrading a license requires that there are no records of 12 points in the previous scoring cycle and the current scoring cycle, while there is no such restriction for a directly obtained license.
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