Will points be deducted for driving on the highway during the probationary period?
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No points will be deducted for driving on the highway during the probationary period, but a fine will be imposed. According to the regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driver's licenses: If a driver drives 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 corresponding or higher vehicle type for more than three years. The accompanying driver should sit in the front passenger seat to guide the probationary driver. During the probationary period, the owner must affix a uniform-style probationary sign at the rear of the vehicle. New drivers should note that if an accident occurs on the highway during the probationary period, the insurance company is very likely to refuse compensation.
When I first got my driver's license, the one-year probation period was really challenging, especially when it came to highway driving. According to regulations, driving alone on the highway during the probation period is indeed not allowed—you must be accompanied by an experienced driver with at least three years of driving experience. If caught driving solo, a fine is inevitable, usually under 200 RMB. Fortunately, this violation doesn’t deduct points, which is a small relief. But honestly, this rule is absolutely necessary. Highways involve high speeds, and new drivers lack experience, making them prone to panic in emergencies. During my probation period, I almost rear-ended someone on the highway, and it was only thanks to my dad’s timely warning from the passenger seat that I avoided it. New drivers naturally lack proficiency, so for everyone’s safety, it’s not worth trying to save money—just follow the rules and drive with a qualified companion.
