Can a Brand New Car Be Driven on the Highway?

[Aaron]

A brand new car can be driven on the highway. Here are more details: 1. The break-in period for a new car is approximately the first 2,000 kilometers. During this period, it's not advisable to complete the entire break-in process solely on regular roads or exclusively on the highway. High-speed driving helps in breaking in the higher gears, while lower gears also require their own break-in period. 2. Modern car manufacturing processes are quite advanced, with high machining precision. However, a break-in period still exists, though it's not as critical as before. 3. The vehicle maintenance manual that comes with the car provides clear guidelines on the proper usage of a new car, including speed limits and load capacity. Therefore, while new cars do have a break-in period, the focus nowadays is less on the mechanical components breaking in and more on the driver getting accustomed to the car's characteristics. The most important aspect is for the driver to become familiar with and adept at handling their new vehicle.