What is the speed limit and safe distance to maintain when visibility is 200 meters on the highway?
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First, turn on the fog lights, low beam lights, clearance lights, and front and rear position lights. When visibility is below 200 meters, the speed should not exceed 60 kilometers per hour, and a distance of more than 100 meters should be maintained from the vehicle in front in the same lane. When driving on the highway and encountering low visibility weather conditions such as fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail, if the visibility is less than 100 meters, the speed should not exceed 40 kilometers per hour, and a distance of more than 50 meters should be maintained from the vehicle in front in the same lane. When driving on the highway and encountering low visibility weather conditions, if the visibility is less than 50 meters, the speed should not exceed 20 kilometers per hour, and the vehicle should exit the highway from the nearest exit as soon as possible.
On the highway when visibility drops to 200 meters, I deal with this situation frequently. As a veteran long-haul driver with over a decade of experience, I've learned that speed must be reduced - I typically slow down to 70 km/h as the optimal speed. Going faster means you won't have time to react if something unexpected happens. Maintain at least 150 meters following distance, though sometimes even that isn't enough. I remember one foggy day when I was following too closely and nearly rear-ended the car ahead - since then I strictly keep 200 meters. Safety comes first, so always use your fog lights to make your vehicle more visible. Driving isn't about taking risks - arriving slowly is much better than rushing recklessly. Weather changes are normal; learning to adapt ensures safe arrival. Don't be pressured by honking drivers - maintaining your own steady pace is most reliable. Remember: better slow than sorry.
