Why do some drivers stick an exclamation mark on their glass?

On the rear windows of cars, there are often bright yellow stickers with a large black exclamation mark. Why they are glued, and whether it is necessary, read on.

What does the "exclamation mark" sticker mean?

A yellow square with a black exclamation point indicates a novice driver behind the wheel. The use of a vehicle without an appropriate sticker is prohibited, since often the cause of an accident is the inexperience of motorists. Such a pattern warns other road users that a novice is driving a car and, due to inexperience, may not respond quickly to the signals of other drivers.

In addition, increased attention to the actions of an inexperienced motorist helps to avoid accidents, which has a positive effect on reducing the number of traffic accidents.

Sticking an "exclamation mark" is a prerequisite for a novice motorist. The rookie symbol can only be plucked after two years have passed from the date of obtaining a driver's license. If the car owner removes the sticker earlier, he will have to pay a fine.

Admittedly, the use of an "exclamation mark" can have the opposite effect. When impatient drivers see a novice, they allow incorrect behavior towards them: they cut, pinch and honk at them, in every possible way demonstrating their superiority over an inexperienced driver. Fortunately, there are few such scorchers, but you cannot avoid meeting with them.

Why even experienced drivers with impressive experience glue it

The law establishes the period for mandatory notification of a newcomer with a road sign - 2 years, however, some car owners do not seek to remove this sign even after two years, not because they have forgotten, but because they feel a number of advantages that they do not want to give up. These advantages include the following:

1. Traffic police officers stop new motorists less often, and constant communication with the traffic police is tiring for many, so the sticker helps to avoid unnecessary meetings.
2. Other drivers give the "newcomer" time and space to maneuver. For example, they are allowed to change lanes or give way. Adequate drivers try to behave extremely carefully in order to avoid accidents.

Another reason is that a car enthusiast feels insecure after two years, and the sticker gives some confidence in driving.

Of course, this is only a psychological effect, but a calm or turbulent environment has a strong effect on the motorist. In stressful and conflict situations, the driver will make mistakes that he would not have made at rest.

Oddly enough, drivers with this sign have fewer problems on the road. When other road users see a rookie sign on the car, they try to be more careful.