Does yellow indicate the maximum or minimum speed limit?
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Yellow numbers indicate the maximum speed limit. 1. Speed limit: Speed limits usually refer to the maximum speed limit, generally used to prevent drivers from posing safety hazards due to speeding. 2. Minimum speed limit: On highways and expressways, there are also minimum speed limits. This is because vehicles normally travel at high speeds on highways and expressways, and if some vehicles travel too slowly, they can become moving obstacles on the road and easily lead to rear-end collisions. 3. Principle: The maximum speed limit on highways should balance safety, economy, and comfort while ensuring the operational efficiency of the highway.
I've been driving for over a decade and noticed that yellow road signs aren't speed limits but warnings of potential hazards like curves, pedestrian zones, or animal crossings, requiring you to slow down and observe based on the situation. True speed limit signs are distinctly different: maximum speed limits are circular with white background, red border, and black numbers indicating the speed you must not exceed; minimum speed limits on highways are circular with blue background and white numbers showing the lowest speed you must maintain. I've seen friends mistake yellow signs for speed limits and end up in accidents from driving too fast. Emphasizing that safety comes first—yellow is a reminder, not a rule. To clarify speed limit standards, I recommend checking official driving manuals or guide apps, not guessing based on colors.
