What is the appropriate speed to drive on the highway?
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Speed should be maintained between 60-120km/h, with the maximum speed not exceeding 120 kilometers per hour and the minimum speed not falling below 60 kilometers per hour. On highways, the maximum speed for small passenger vehicles should not exceed 120 kilometers per hour, while other motor vehicles should not exceed 100 kilometers per hour, and motorcycles should not exceed 80 kilometers per hour. Below are specific details about highways: 1. Design speeds are 80 km/h, 100 km/h, 120 km/h, and 60 km/h (for special sections); 2. The road scale consists of at least four lanes in both directions or at least two lanes in one direction; 3. Highways are categorized based on technical grade, ranking above primary roads, secondary roads, tertiary roads, quaternary roads, and unclassified roads. Highways intersect with national or provincial roads in the hierarchical classification of the road network, meaning highways are part of national or provincial roads within the network.
As a veteran truck driver with over 20 years of experience, I have a lot to say about speed on highways. The safest approach is to strictly follow the speed limit signs—keep it under 120 when you see a 120 sign, and slow down when you spot a 110 sign. If you're driving a heavy truck or a loaded vehicle, maintaining a speed between 90 and 100 is advisable. Now that the rainy season is here, extra caution is needed. Even if the limit is 120, don’t exceed 100 in heavy rain, and always increase your following distance. Most importantly, avoid using your phone—I've witnessed too many rear-end collisions caused by distracted driving.
When I first got my driver's license last month, I was super nervous too. My instructor taught me that it's best for beginners to maintain around 90-100 km/h on highways. If the speed is too high, you simply can't react in time during emergencies. I remember once driving at 120 km/h in the overtaking lane when a stray dog suddenly darted out - if my dad hadn't been there to alert me, there could have been an accident. Friends driving new energy vehicles, take note: electric cars accelerate fiercely, so don't get too carried away, and don't fully trust adaptive cruise control either - you'll still need to hit the brakes yourself when encountering construction zones.
