Amendments were made in the Highway Traffic Regulation on April 17, 2015, and these changes continue to be implemented as of 2017. The most curious subject in this regulation is the candidate driver (trainee license) application. We have compiled the changes that concern new driver candidates for you.

What is a trainee license?

In the practice of trainee license, if the driver reaches 75 penalty points for 2 years, his license will be confiscated and he will have to take a psychotechnical test to determine his psychological state. After obtaining the psycho-technical certificate, he will have to apply to the driving school and get a driver’s license again.

How to fill 75 Penalty points?

Penalty points for common mistakes:

Talking on the phone while watching in traffic: 10 Penalty points
Running a red light: 20 Penalties
Not fastening the seat belt: 15 Penalty points
Exceeding the speed limit: 10 Penalties
Driving without inspection: 10 Penalty points
Failure to comply with the parking ban: 20 Penalty points
Not allowing pedestrians in places where pedestrians have a right of way: 20 penalty points
Not following the lane keeping rules: 20 Penalty points

Errors made in a row according to the regulation:

For two years ;

Violation of traffic lights three times,
Violation of speed limits three times,
Violation of the right-of-way for pedestrians and cyclists 3 times at roundabouts,
Violation of student passes at school crossings,
Failure to fasten the seat belt 3 times,
Being caught with 0.20 promil alcohol, regardless of vehicle type,
Driver’s license is revoked in cases of primary fault in traffic accidents resulting in death.

Note: The strictest substance in the regulation is on alcohol. In the regulation, it is clearly requested that the driver candidates should not drive under the influence of 0.20 promil.

What will the trainee’s license be like?

There has been a perception among people, it is thought that candidate driver’s licenses will be different. No, there is no such thing. In fact, there is no expression on the driver’s licenses indicating that you are a candidate driver. Systemically, the safety records contain the information that you are a candidate driver.

At the end of two years, if you do not have any faults, your candidate driver will automatically be removed. You don’t need to renew your card. You do not need to apply or pay any fees. Getting a Driver’s License is Now Easier with Driving School..