Which subject needs to be retaken if all points are deducted?
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If all points on your driver's license are deducted, you need to retake Subject 1. If the accumulated demerit points reach 12 within a scoring cycle, you are required to study Subject 1 and take the Subject 1 exam. Passing the exam will clear the demerit points. The following are precautions regarding driver's license point deductions: Clearance Cycle: The cumulative scoring cycle for road traffic safety violations is 12 months, with a full score of 12 points. It is calculated from the date the motor vehicle driver's license is initially issued and continues in cycles. Difference Between 12 and 24 Points: Within a scoring cycle, if you accumulate 12 points, you need to restudy Subject 1; if you reach 24 points, you not only have to study Subject 1 but also Subject 3.
Back when I lost all my points last time, I really buckled down and reviewed for the written test (Subject One). After accumulating 12 penalty points, the DMV notifies you to attend a 7-day traffic regulations course – only after completing it can you register for the Subject One exam. I remember staying up late every night doing practice questions during that period, taking dozens of mock tests before daring to attempt the real thing. It gets even more complicated with 24+ points – passing Subject One then requires an additional road test (Subject Three). Pro tip: never procrastinate on handling traffic violations – my neighbor kept delaying until his license got suspended for driving unlicensed. These days I instinctively hit the brakes at yellow lights – that lesson left a deep impression.
