What is the difference between a mountain road and a cliff road?
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There is no difference between the cliff road sign and the mountain road sign; both refer to the same concept. However, in traffic signs, only the mountain road sign is actually used. Below is additional information: 1. The mountain road sign is a traffic sign placed at an appropriate location before a dangerous mountainous road section (where the outer side of the road is a steep cliff or hazardous drop). 2. Traffic signs are road facilities that convey guidance, restrictions, warnings, or instructions through text or symbols. They are also known as road signs or traffic signs. 3. In traffic signs, safety is the primary concern. Setting up eye-catching, clear, and bright traffic signs is an important measure for implementing traffic management and ensuring road safety and smooth traffic flow.
I often go on self-driving tours in mountainous areas and have deep personal experience with these two types of roads. Cliffside roads are those that run right along the mountain face, with perhaps a slight slope on the outer side but the mountain is very close. Driving on them feels like squeezing alongside a stone wall, where you're prone to encountering falling rocks or scraping against narrow passages. Precipice roads, on the other hand, are terrifying—one side is completely suspended in mid-air, and a fall would mean certain death. I remember driving on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, where the roads became especially slippery after rain, and my heart would leap into my throat when visibility was poor. The difference between the two: cliffside roads have some buffer zone on the outer side, like trees or a small slope, while precipice roads are completely vertical. When driving on them, you should stay close to the mountain side and go slow. It's best to drive during the day with navigation. Safety first—don't follow my youthful habit of rushing. Nowadays, I always check my car's condition in advance and prepare emergency tools.