SPECIAL POINTS CERTIFICATION SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
• THE FIVE SHU POINTS Five points of the 12 Primary Meridians
Jing-Well: Qi springs up Ying-Spring: Qi flows copiously Shu-Stream: Qi
flows like a stream Jing-River: Qi flows/passing through He-Sea: Qi
gathers.
Answer: Imaged as flowing water, representing volume of Qi in the
meridian (increasing Qi from well to sea)
• How does one end up having to take the special points exam?.
Answer: earning 6 or more points for the first time
• How long does one have to pass the SP exam?.
Answer: within 30 days of your notification letter.
• What is PennDOT's goal?.
Answer: To help you improve your driving and avoid future violations.
• What information do I need to take to the exam?.
Answer: Notification letter and driver's license.
• JING WELL (Yin/Wood & Yang/Metal) Qi is shallow and small Restores
consciousness Regulates mental disturbances Treats diseases of the
Viscera/Zang (Yin) organs Represents change in polarity Needled in Winter.
Answer: Indicated in fullness of the chest/under the heart
• YING SPRING (Yin/Fire & Yang/Water) Qi is most powerful Indicated for
changes in complexion Clears febrile diseases & excess heat (internal heat)
Treats diseases that are in channels (i.e.exterior of body) Needled in Spring.
Answer: Mostly located in web margins of hand/feet
• What are the three kinds of sanctions imposed by PennDOT?.
Answer: exams, hearings, and suspensions
,• What is a sanction?.
Answer: A penalty threatened for breaking the law.
• SHU STREAM (Yin/Earth & Yang/Wood) Qi gets deeper Represents
gathering of Wei Qi Indicated for heavy sensation of body & painful joints
Treats diseases that are in channels (i.e.exterior of body) Applied when
diseases get worse, better, then worse again Needle in Summer.
Answer: Usually located at wrists and ankles
• True or False: PennDOT can change penalties in extreme cases, if petitioned
in writing..
Answer: FALSE. PennDOT cannot change penalties.
• JING RIVER (Yin/Metal & Yang/Fire) Qi gets bigger, wider and deeper
Indicated for cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold and heat Addresses
changes in sound of voice Treats diseases of sinews and bones (yin
channels) Needle in Late summer.
Answer: Mostly between wrist/elbow & ankle/knee
• HE SEA (Yin/Water & Yang/Earth) Qi flows slower, inward, and deep
Indicated in problems of digestion Resolves diarrhea due to rebellious qi
Addresses diseases resulting from dietary irregularities Treats diseases of
the bowels (i.e.interior of the body) Needle in Autumn.
Answer: Mostly located on or around elbows or knees
• Yuan Source/Primary Source qiflows and is detained Mostly near wrists &
ankles On the Yin Meridians, the same as the Shu Stream Point Can be
palpated for diagnosis to identify excess or deficiency of the yuan qi in the
organ's channel.
Answer: Where the yuan qi of organ resides on its channel
• True or False: PennDOT maintains records only for drivers convicted of
violations in PA who are PA residents..
Answer: FALSE. PennDOT keeps records on ALL drivers convicted of
violations in PA, whether or not they're licensed drivers in PA.
, • What is the most common violation for folks who must take the Special
Points Exam?.
Answer: Speeding; most people have earned two 3-point violations.
• Speeding violations earn how many points for a driver?.
Answer: between 2 to 5 points, depending on the number of mph traveled
above the posted speed limit.
• Traveling 6 to 10 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how
many points?.
Answer: 2 points
• Xi-Cleft (accumulation) points qiand blood in the channels converge &
accumulate in these clefts or fissures Diagnostic; can reflect excess or
deficiency of a meridian; sharp or intense pain indicates excess, dull or
depressions indicate deficiency Mostly for Acute diseases; excess or
deficiency.
Answer: Primarily indicated for channel problems
• Luo-Connecting the locations where the connecting meridian splits from the
main channel Treatment of connecting vessel symptoms Major Luo of the
Spleen is on the trunk.
Answer: Treatment of internally-externally related organs
• Lower He Sea related to the yang channels of hand & foot; located on legs 3
points for the 3 legyang (same as their regular He-Sea points) & 3 points for
the 3 handyang.
Answer: Primarily indicated for diseases of the six bowels.(e.g.diarrhea,
indigestion)
• Traveling 11 to 15 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver
how many points?.
Answer: 3 points
• 8 HuiMeeting/Influential Points.
Answer: Treat general diseases & combined to address specific needs
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
• THE FIVE SHU POINTS Five points of the 12 Primary Meridians
Jing-Well: Qi springs up Ying-Spring: Qi flows copiously Shu-Stream: Qi
flows like a stream Jing-River: Qi flows/passing through He-Sea: Qi
gathers.
Answer: Imaged as flowing water, representing volume of Qi in the
meridian (increasing Qi from well to sea)
• How does one end up having to take the special points exam?.
Answer: earning 6 or more points for the first time
• How long does one have to pass the SP exam?.
Answer: within 30 days of your notification letter.
• What is PennDOT's goal?.
Answer: To help you improve your driving and avoid future violations.
• What information do I need to take to the exam?.
Answer: Notification letter and driver's license.
• JING WELL (Yin/Wood & Yang/Metal) Qi is shallow and small Restores
consciousness Regulates mental disturbances Treats diseases of the
Viscera/Zang (Yin) organs Represents change in polarity Needled in Winter.
Answer: Indicated in fullness of the chest/under the heart
• YING SPRING (Yin/Fire & Yang/Water) Qi is most powerful Indicated for
changes in complexion Clears febrile diseases & excess heat (internal heat)
Treats diseases that are in channels (i.e.exterior of body) Needled in Spring.
Answer: Mostly located in web margins of hand/feet
• What are the three kinds of sanctions imposed by PennDOT?.
Answer: exams, hearings, and suspensions
,• What is a sanction?.
Answer: A penalty threatened for breaking the law.
• SHU STREAM (Yin/Earth & Yang/Wood) Qi gets deeper Represents
gathering of Wei Qi Indicated for heavy sensation of body & painful joints
Treats diseases that are in channels (i.e.exterior of body) Applied when
diseases get worse, better, then worse again Needle in Summer.
Answer: Usually located at wrists and ankles
• True or False: PennDOT can change penalties in extreme cases, if petitioned
in writing..
Answer: FALSE. PennDOT cannot change penalties.
• JING RIVER (Yin/Metal & Yang/Fire) Qi gets bigger, wider and deeper
Indicated for cough and asthma due to pathogenic cold and heat Addresses
changes in sound of voice Treats diseases of sinews and bones (yin
channels) Needle in Late summer.
Answer: Mostly between wrist/elbow & ankle/knee
• HE SEA (Yin/Water & Yang/Earth) Qi flows slower, inward, and deep
Indicated in problems of digestion Resolves diarrhea due to rebellious qi
Addresses diseases resulting from dietary irregularities Treats diseases of
the bowels (i.e.interior of the body) Needle in Autumn.
Answer: Mostly located on or around elbows or knees
• Yuan Source/Primary Source qiflows and is detained Mostly near wrists &
ankles On the Yin Meridians, the same as the Shu Stream Point Can be
palpated for diagnosis to identify excess or deficiency of the yuan qi in the
organ's channel.
Answer: Where the yuan qi of organ resides on its channel
• True or False: PennDOT maintains records only for drivers convicted of
violations in PA who are PA residents..
Answer: FALSE. PennDOT keeps records on ALL drivers convicted of
violations in PA, whether or not they're licensed drivers in PA.
, • What is the most common violation for folks who must take the Special
Points Exam?.
Answer: Speeding; most people have earned two 3-point violations.
• Speeding violations earn how many points for a driver?.
Answer: between 2 to 5 points, depending on the number of mph traveled
above the posted speed limit.
• Traveling 6 to 10 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver how
many points?.
Answer: 2 points
• Xi-Cleft (accumulation) points qiand blood in the channels converge &
accumulate in these clefts or fissures Diagnostic; can reflect excess or
deficiency of a meridian; sharp or intense pain indicates excess, dull or
depressions indicate deficiency Mostly for Acute diseases; excess or
deficiency.
Answer: Primarily indicated for channel problems
• Luo-Connecting the locations where the connecting meridian splits from the
main channel Treatment of connecting vessel symptoms Major Luo of the
Spleen is on the trunk.
Answer: Treatment of internally-externally related organs
• Lower He Sea related to the yang channels of hand & foot; located on legs 3
points for the 3 legyang (same as their regular He-Sea points) & 3 points for
the 3 handyang.
Answer: Primarily indicated for diseases of the six bowels.(e.g.diarrhea,
indigestion)
• Traveling 11 to 15 miles above the posted speed limit can earn the driver
how many points?.
Answer: 3 points
• 8 HuiMeeting/Influential Points.
Answer: Treat general diseases & combined to address specific needs
