What to Do When a Novice C1 Driver's License Loses 12 Points
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If a novice C1 driver's license loses 12 points, the driver must retake the Subject 1 exam. Passing the exam will clear the penalty points. Below are relevant details about the driver's license exam: 1. Exam Rules: Each subject can be taken once, with one retake opportunity if failed. If the retake is not attended or failed again, the exam process terminates, and the applicant must reschedule. 2. Exam Scheduling: Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams can be rescheduled after ten days. Within the validity period of the learning permit, the number of rescheduling attempts for Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skill exams must not exceed five times.
My neighbor Xiao Chen just went through this yesterday. Within three months of getting his license, he managed to run a red light and speed, racking up enough points to wipe out his record. The worst part about maxing out 12 points during the probationary period is that your license gets revoked outright—you have to start from scratch: first, cancel your current license at the DMV, then re-enroll in driving school and retake all four exams. During this time, you can’t touch the steering wheel, so commuting by bus or subway is your best bet. A buddy of mine went through this last year and used the retake period to thoroughly master traffic rules—now he drives by the book. Also, consider installing a dashcam with driving alerts to avoid distracted driving. Speeding and running red lights are major no-nos, so always keep your navigation’s speed limit alerts on. Most importantly, don’t let it crush your spirit—newbies make mistakes, so just treat it as paying tuition.
