What must a driver do to be required to take the special points exam?

To be required to take the special points exam, a driver must earn 6 or more points on their driving record for the first time. This requirement serves as a mechanism to identify drivers who may be demonstrating unsafe driving behaviors that warrant further assessment. The points system tracks violations and allocates points based on the severity of the offense. Once a driver accumulates these points, it indicates a pattern of risky driving that could lead to further violations or accidents. Therefore, the necessity to take the special points exam is directly tied to this threshold of 6 points, marking a critical juncture where intervention is deemed necessary to promote safer driving habits.

Other factors such as completing a traffic safety course, receiving a warning from law enforcement, or paying fines for previous violations do not trigger the special points exam requirement. The focus of the special points exam is specifically on the accumulation of points due to violations, making it a targeted intervention for drivers who present a heightened risk on the road.