What Should Novice Drivers Pay Attention to During the Probationary Period?

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Here are the key points novice drivers should pay attention to during the probationary period: 1. Driving alone on highways is prohibited during the probationary period: According to Article 65, Paragraph 2 of the revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Order No. 123 of the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China), drivers in the probationary period must be accompanied by a licensed driver with at least three years of experience holding the same or higher-level driving license when driving on highways. The accompanying driver should sit in the front passenger seat to provide guidance. Violators will be fined 200 yuan. 2. Displaying a probationary sign is mandatory: Article 58 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" stipulates that failure to display the probationary sign as required may result in a fine of up to 200 yuan. Therefore, even when borrowing or renting a car during the probationary period, the probationary sign must be displayed. 3. Accumulating 12 penalty points requires retaking the test: For Class C driving licenses, accumulating 12 penalty points during the probationary period will result in the revocation of the license. 4. Driving special vehicles is prohibited: Article 22, Paragraph 3 of the "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law" states that drivers in the probationary period are not allowed to drive buses, commercial passenger vehicles, taxis, police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, engineering rescue vehicles, or vehicles carrying explosives, flammable and explosive chemicals, highly toxic or radioactive materials. Additionally, they are not permitted to tow trailers.