What are the speed limits for the three lanes on the highway?
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When driving on a three-lane highway in the same direction, the minimum speed for the leftmost lane is 110 kilometers per hour, the middle lane has a minimum speed of 90 kilometers per hour, and the rightmost lane has a minimum speed of 60 kilometers per hour. Here are some relevant details about highways: Definition of a highway: A highway refers to a high-speed road, as compared to medium-speed and low-speed roads. In an environment where low speed is the norm, low speed is considered the standard or normal speed, while in an environment where medium speed is the norm, medium speed is considered the standard or normal speed. Precautions for driving on highways: When driving on a highway, it is essential to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. At speeds above 100 km/h, keep a distance of at least 100 meters. There are distance confirmation markers on highways to help you gauge the distance. Stay away from trucks; avoid driving alongside them or following them too closely. Whenever possible, overtake trucks. It is advisable to stay in the middle lane, as the leftmost lane is typically the overtaking lane, and large trucks usually occupy the rightmost lane.
Over the years of driving, I've traveled many highways with vastly different speed limits. The most common are plain highways like the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway, where the standard limit is 120 km/h—steady yet not too slow. But on mountain highways, like certain sections of the Sichuan-Tibet route, the limit drops to 100 km/h with more curves requiring extra caution. The most unique are sections like Germany's Autobahn, where there's no speed limit at all—I could drive over 150 km/h, but seasoned drivers recommend around 130 km/h for safety. In practice, I don’t just follow speed signs; I adjust for weather too—reducing to 80 km/h in rain or fog to avoid skidding. Remember, speeding not only risks fines but also spikes fuel consumption. Safety always comes first, and understanding these differences makes driving more reassuring.
