Is Driving on Highways or National Roads More Fuel-Consuming?
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Driving on national roads consumes more fuel than driving on highways. Here are the specific details regarding vehicle fuel consumption: 1. Highways: Highways are generally "straighter," which means compared to national roads, the distance traveled on highways is shorter, naturally reducing the vehicle's fuel consumption. 2. National Roads: The main cost of driving on national roads lies in fuel consumption. Firstly, national roads are more congested. Once stuck in traffic, frequent braking and acceleration are unavoidable, leading to a sharp increase in fuel consumption. If encountering areas with dense traffic lights, fuel consumption will inevitably spike. National roads are usually more winding, which inadvertently increases the vehicle's travel distance, also resulting in higher fuel consumption. 3. Speed: The maximum speed limit on highways is 120 km/h. If the average speed is 100 km/h, a 100-kilometer journey takes one hour. The speed limits on national roads are completely different from highways, typically around 60-70 km/h, and in some areas with poor road conditions, the limit may be as low as 40 km/h. Due to the complex road surfaces in many parts of national roads, speeds are not very fast. If the average speed is 50 km/h, then a 100-kilometer journey would take two hours.