What to Pay Attention to When Driving on the Highway During the Probationary Period?
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Precautions for driving on the highway during the probationary period include: 1. A novice driver must be accompanied by an experienced driver when driving on the highway during the probationary period. The accompanying driver must hold a driver's license for the same or a higher vehicle class for more than three years. When a driver operates a motor vehicle on the highway during the probationary period, they must be accompanied by a driver who has held a driver's license for the same or a higher vehicle class for more than three years. The accompanying driver should sit in the front passenger seat to guide the novice driver. Failure to be accompanied or having an unqualified accompanying driver will result in a fine. 2. Failure to display the "Probationary Driver" sign on the highway during the probationary period will result in a fine. During the probationary period, a motor vehicle must display a uniform probationary driver sign at the rear of the vehicle. Traffic police remind that if a probationary driver does not display the uniform sign at the rear of the vehicle, or if the sign cannot be properly recognized, or if the sign does not meet requirements (such as "New Driver" or self-printed signs), it will be considered as not displaying the sign, and a fine of 200 yuan will be imposed. 3. Accumulating 12 penalty points during the probationary period will result in the revocation of the driver's license. If a motor vehicle driver accumulates 12 penalty points during the probationary period, the driving qualification for the probationary vehicle class will be revoked. If the revoked driving qualification is not for the highest vehicle class, the driving qualification for the highest vehicle class will also be revoked. In other words, starting next year, if a "novice" driver runs a red light twice or commits one drunk driving offense, their driving qualification will be revoked.
After driving for so many years, I've seen quite a few accidents involving novice drivers during their probationary period on highways. The most important thing is not to drive alone—the law requires a probationary driver to be accompanied by an experienced driver with at least three years of driving experience. Don’t exceed 120 km/h, maintain a following distance of at least 100 meters, and always use turn signals and check mirrors when changing lanes. If you feel tired, pull into a service area immediately—drinking too much coffee won’t help. Drive slower in rainy conditions due to slippery roads, and use fog lights in foggy weather. In case of an accident, pull over quickly to avoid blocking traffic. It’s normal for beginners to feel nervous; practice with a few short trips and avoid taking risks. Above all, safety comes first—there’s no need to rush to prove yourself.
