Can the Chery QQ drive on highways?
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Chery QQ can drive on highways. There are no laws prohibiting vehicles with the displacement and emission standards of the Chery QQ from entering highways. Relevant regulations: Vehicles other than two-wheelers with a maximum speed below 70 km/h are allowed on highways. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," Section 5, Special Provisions for Highways: Pedestrians, non-motor vehicles, tractors, wheeled special machinery vehicles, articulated buses, full trailer trucks, and other motor vehicles with a design maximum speed below 70 km/h are not permitted to enter highways. Highways: They are classified as high-grade roads. The "Technical Standards for Highway Engineering" by the Ministry of Transport of China defines highways as "roads capable of accommodating an average annual daily traffic volume of more than 25,000 passenger cars, exclusively for high-speed divided-lane travel by motor vehicles, with full access control." Although different countries have varying names for highways, they generally refer to roads with four or more lanes, separated directional travel, fully controlled access, and all-grade interchanges. Additionally, many countries also classify direct trunk roads with partial access control and not all-grade interchanges as highways.
I've been driving a Chery QQ for over a decade and often take it on highways. As long as this compact car is in good condition with proper license plates and driver's license, it's completely legal for highway use. I can comfortably maintain speeds of 100-110 km/h, though it's important to avoid driving in strong winds as the light body tends to sway. Before highway trips, always check tire pressure and tread wear, and don't forget the spare tire - a blowout at high speed can be dangerous. Short trips of 300-500 km are no problem at all, but for longer journeys, the engine noise does get noticeable; I recommend taking a break at service areas every two hours. With just a 35-liter fuel tank, remember to refuel before the warning light comes on - service stations can be far apart, making last-minute refueling quite troublesome.
