What is the recommended driving speed for beginners?

[VanMarley]

The driving speed is best controlled around 60. Below is an introduction to highway speed limit standards: 1. Signage speed limits: These are the speed limits indicated by signs and markings on the road. The specific speed limit is determined by the transportation department based on factors such as the road's design speed, functional type, geometric alignment, traffic flow, and roadside environment. 2. Legal speed limits: On roads without speed limit signs, drivers must adhere to the speed limits stipulated by laws and regulations. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law" and its implementation regulations, the speed limit is 40 km/h on roads without a central dividing line; 70 km/h on roads with only one motor vehicle lane in the same direction; and 30 km/h when entering or exiting non-motorized lanes, passing through railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads, narrow bridges, or when making U-turns, turning, or descending steep slopes. The maximum speed limit on highways is 120 km/h. 3. Special time and weather speed limits: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law" and its implementation regulations, when driving on ordinary roads in fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail with visibility less than 50 meters, or on icy or muddy roads, the speed limit is 30 km/h.

[ArcherLee]

When I first started driving, I was extremely nervous. In the city, I barely dared to go beyond 30-40 km/h, and on the highway, my top speed was only 70 km/h. I remember once getting completely confused at a roundabout, with cars behind me honking like crazy, but I still didn't dare to speed up—I just turned on my hazard lights and inched forward slowly. The most important thing for new drivers is to give themselves enough reaction time. When a pedestrian suddenly darts out or the car in front brakes hard, driving at a lower speed can be a lifesaver. I recommend practicing more on small roads and in parking lots for the first three months. Don't rush onto elevated roads; wait until you're comfortable with the steering wheel before gradually increasing to normal speeds.

[OPatrick]

In the early stages of driving, the biggest fear is poor speed control. When practicing on open roads, I strictly kept it under 40 km/h. Initially, accelerating made the whole car feel like it was floating, and I was constantly worried about stalling. The instructor said new drivers are most prone to speeding or excessive deceleration due to nervousness, and recommended shifting to second gear immediately after starting to stabilize the throttle. Actually, driving slowly is nothing to be ashamed of—the key is maintaining a steady speed, which is much safer than those experienced drivers who constantly fluctuate between fast and slow.

[DelAlejandro]

The most reliable way is to observe road signs. On regular roads, the speed is usually 40-60 km/h, on elevated roads within 80 km/h, and on highways no more than 100 km/h. New drivers should be especially cautious in school zones—ignore others honking and stick to 20 km/h when required. Last week, a new driver was rear-ended in a tunnel for driving at 35 km/h, simply because they missed the minimum speed limit sign. It's advisable to turn on the speed limit alerts on your navigation, place the phone holder on the left side to avoid blocking the view, and ideally keep speed fluctuations within ±10 km/h.

[SanReagan]

Psychology experts always advise using speed as a comfort indicator—if your palms sweat, slow down immediately. For the first half-month of driving, I kept the windows open for ventilation, strictly maintained speeds under 30 km/h, and even avoided checking the rearview mirror. Once familiar with the engine's vibration rhythm, I started overtaking bicycles at 50 km/h in suburban areas, and only dared to enter fast lanes after two months. New drivers shouldn’t feel pressured by passengers to accelerate; placing a "Student Driver" sticker on the rear window helps others be more understanding.

[JasmineFitz]

Driving my dad's old car, it can only go up to 40 mph, and the steering wheel shakes violently, but the new car can stay stable at 60 mph. The braking distance doubles in rainy weather, so as a beginner, I simply don't drive during thunderstorms. The most dangerous time is in the evening when it's not completely dark. Once, I almost skidded at 60 mph because I didn't see the oil stains on the road. When lacking experience, it's even more important to rely on the vehicle's assistance systems. Use the auto-hold feature in stop-and-go traffic and cruise control on the highway, so you don't have to constantly watch the dashboard.