Uh, you do realize that if you are promoted that you will be driving for a living, don't you?
FJ posed a fair question which you deftly avoided.
Answer the question---if you are running late can you make up time behind the wheel?
Yes I can, and legally too. I don't know why I chose to pass this idiot doing 25 under the speed limit, in a single lane road. I should've just waited for the left turn lane and gotten on the main Blvd. The only reason I take this one lane street to work is to avoid a reliably jammed intersection/highway on-ramp. Usually I turn right into this single lane street, which curves left and runs parallel to the street I was on, then I turn left from this single lane street back onto the street I was originally on, and continue on my way to work.
On the other hand, if by "making up time behind the wheel" you mean: Getting deliveries/pickups done quickly. Well, I can do that too. I have a very good sense of direction, and I am physically fit. I've lost about 100 lbs since 2010. And just now started to take up road cycling. I'm up to 100 miles per week. Also, I take very good care of my core. Since my back injury, I do my core strengthening exercises and stretches, and it's never been a problem again (knock on wood).
Now you answer my original question. Can you get promoted if you have a point on your license? Or at least you must know of other drivers who've gotten tickets. What happened to them? Did they get fired?