What should you pay attention to after obtaining a driver's license?
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Here are some important notes regarding driver's licenses: 1. No highway driving during probation period: From the day you obtain your license, there is a one-year probation period. During this probation period, you are not allowed to drive on highways unless accompanied by an experienced driver with at least 3 years of driving experience in the front passenger seat. 2. C1 license point deduction: Drivers with C1 licenses during probation should be aware that if they accumulate 12 penalty points, their probationary driving privileges will be immediately revoked. 3. Heavy vehicle license point deduction: For B-class licenses and above, if 6-12 points (but less than 12 points) are accumulated during probation, the probation period will be extended by one year, and the driver must take the subject one exam within 30 days after the probation period ends.
Newly licensed friends, you must be super excited to hit the road immediately! But actual driving is completely different from driving school practice. I suggest treating the first three months like a leveling game—only drive familiar routes to practice, focusing on developing car control and road awareness. On weekends, have someone accompany you on highways since probationary drivers can't drive alone on expressways. Constantly remind yourself to follow traffic rules: mount your phone on a holder to avoid looking down, check mirrors three times before overtaking—these details can save lives. Having a probationary sticker is especially important as experienced drivers will actively give way. Don’t forget regular vehicle checks; tire pressure and fluids are what beginners most easily overlook. In my first month, I reviewed every driving mistake daily, which accelerated my progress significantly.