How to deal with driving at 90 km/h in a highway construction zone with a speed limit of 60 km/h?
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Driving at 90 km/h in a 60 km/h speed limit zone exceeds the speed limit by 50%. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," the driver will be fined, receive 12 penalty points, and may also have their driver's license revoked. The Ministry of Public Security issued the "Guidance on Standardizing the Handling of Traffic Violations Involving Exceeding Speed Limits," which clarifies that on roads with speed limits below 60 km/h, vehicles exceeding the speed limit by less than 50% will not be penalized but will only receive a warning. Below are precautions for driving on highways: 1. Check the vehicle before entering the highway: Inspect the braking system and tire pressure/wear to avoid insufficient emergency braking. Both underinflated and overinflated tires are unsafe for high-speed driving and can easily lead to blowouts, which can be fatal. Therefore, thorough vehicle checks are essential. 2. Wear seat belts: Seat belts should be worn on both regular roads and highways, including by rear-seat passengers during high-speed driving. 3. Drive in the designated lane: Highways have clearly marked lanes for large vehicles, small vehicles, etc. After overtaking, return to your lane promptly and avoid occupying other lanes for extended periods. Additionally, emergency lanes should not be occupied without special reasons. 4. Maintain a safe speed and avoid speeding: The dangers of speeding are well-known and can lead to irreversible consequences. 5. Be cautious when overtaking: Always use turn signals before overtaking and use the overtaking lane. Avoid the bad habit of overtaking from the right. After signaling, check the rear traffic conditions before overtaking. When conditions permit, accelerate and maintain a lateral distance of about 1.5 meters from the vehicle ahead. Leave sufficient distance before merging back into the lane to avoid rear-end collisions. 6. Maintain a safe following distance: Under normal conditions (dry road, good brakes), the following distance in meters should be at least equal to the speed in km/h (e.g., 80 m for 80 km/h, 100 m for 100 km/h). Increase the distance by at least double in rain, fog, snow, or wet road conditions. 7. Pay attention to traffic signs: Always observe roadside and overhead signs and markings. Drive slightly to the right to avoid straddling lane dividers, giving overtaking vehicles enough lateral space. 8. Do not occupy the emergency lane unnecessarily: In case of an accident, avoid blocking the emergency lane, as this may hinder rescue efforts. 9. Avoid fatigue driving and take breaks: Fatigue driving is extremely dangerous on highways, as it reduces reaction time and makes it difficult to handle emergencies.
