What does MTC on highways mean?
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MTC stands for Manual Toll Collection, a semi-automatic highway toll collection system. MTC is a relatively traditional highway toll system, and together with ETC (Electronic Toll Collection), it belongs to the intelligent transportation system. Additional information: 1. Introduction: MTC (Manual Toll Collection Lane) is the existing manual toll collection system. The MTC lane consists of an Automatic Vehicle Classification system (AVC), card reader devices, display equipment, video surveillance, automatic barriers, and computer software systems. The card reader can be either contact or contactless. 2. Features: When a vehicle enters the MTC lane, the Automatic Vehicle Classification system (AVC) automatically classifies the vehicle information and then informs the software system about the type of vehicle. Based on this information, the software system instructs the card reader on the amount of toll to be charged. Once the transaction is completed, the software system sends a command to the automatic barrier to allow the vehicle to pass, completing the toll collection process.
As a seasoned driver with over a decade of experience, I believe MTC (Manual Transmission Control) on highways is crucial, especially for long-distance driving. I remember my last highway trip from Beijing to Shanghai, where I accelerated to 120 km/h. The optimal shift timing was around 2,500 RPM—shifting too early would cause power loss, while shifting too late would increase fuel consumption. Mastering manual transmission ensures stable driving without veering and saves fuel. The key is to avoid frequent gear changes, maintaining a steady speed and keeping RPM between 2,000 and 3,000 to protect the transmission and optimize fuel efficiency. I've also found that manually downshifting or upshifting on highway inclines or declines enhances safety during turns, offering more flexibility than automatic transmissions. Regularly checking transmission fluid to ensure proper lubrication is essential—don't wait for unusual noises to regret neglecting it.
