How Long Can a Car Be Driven Continuously?

[McRuby]

Continuous driving of a car should not exceed four hours. According to Article 62 of the 'Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law': If driving a motor vehicle continuously for more than 4 hours, the driver must stop to rest, with a rest period of no less than 20 minutes. According to the 'New Traffic Regulations on Driver's License Deduction Rules': Driving a medium-sized or larger passenger vehicle or a hazardous materials transport vehicle continuously for more than 4 hours without stopping to rest or with a rest period of less than 20 minutes will result in a 12-point deduction. Driving any other motor vehicle continuously for more than 4 hours without stopping to rest or with a rest period of less than 20 minutes will result in a 6-point deduction. The main causes of driving fatigue are as follows: Sleep quality: Going to bed too late, insufficient sleep time; poor sleep quality; noisy sleep environment that affects sleep quality; Vehicle environment: Poor air quality, inadequate ventilation; excessively high or low temperatures; severe noise and vibration; improperly adjusted seats; Driving experience: Low skill level, unfamiliarity with operations; short driving time, lack of experience; poor safety awareness. Hazards of fatigue driving: Driving fatigue affects the driver's attention, sensation, perception, thinking, judgment, willpower, decision-making, and movement. When fatigued, drivers may experience blurred vision, soreness in the back and waist, stiff movements, weakness in limbs, slow reactions, lack of concentration, reduced judgment, increased operational errors, and even unsafe factors such as mental haziness or momentary memory loss. If the driver continues to drive under these conditions, it can easily lead to traffic accidents.