What is the following distance when visibility is less than 200 meters on the highway?
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On the highway, if visibility is less than 200 meters, you must maintain a distance of more than 100 meters from the vehicle in front in the same lane. The following are the relevant laws and regulations: When driving on the highway under low visibility conditions such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail, motor vehicles must comply with the following rules: 1. When visibility is less than 200 meters, turn on the fog lights, low beam lights, marker lights, and front and rear position lights; the speed must not exceed 60 kilometers per hour, and the distance from the vehicle in front in the same lane must be more than 100 meters. 2. When visibility is less than 100 meters, turn on the fog lights, low beam lights, marker lights, front and rear position lights, and hazard warning flashers; the speed must not exceed 40 kilometers per hour, and the distance from the vehicle in front in the same lane must be more than 50 meters. 3. When visibility is less than 50 meters, turn on the fog lights, low beam lights, marker lights, front and rear position lights, and hazard warning flashers; the speed must not exceed 20 kilometers per hour, and you should exit the highway as soon as possible from the nearest exit.
I've been driving for many years, and every time I encounter foggy or rainy weather on the highway with visibility less than 200 meters, I pay special attention to the following distance, keeping it at least 150 to 200 meters or more. This gives me enough reaction time to prevent rear-end collisions. I remember one time driving in heavy fog when the car in front suddenly braked. Thanks to maintaining a safe distance, I was able to stop easily. It's best to keep your speed under 60 kilometers per hour, turn on your fog lights and hazard lights, so that cars behind can see you clearly. Don't rush; safety comes first. Nowadays, traffic regulations emphasize these details, and developing good habits can help avoid many accidents.