What is the speed limit for a four-lane highway?
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The minimum speed for the leftmost lane is 110 kilometers per hour, the middle lane has a minimum speed of 90 kilometers per hour, and the innermost lane is the emergency lane. Below is relevant information about highways: 1. Classification: Highways are arterial roads exclusively designed for directional and lane-separated vehicle traffic with full access control. Four-lane highways are generally designed to accommodate an annual average daily traffic volume of 25,000 to 55,000 passenger car equivalents over their projected service life. 2. Traffic characteristics: Highway design speeds vary primarily based on terrain, typically categorized into four levels in rural areas: 80, 100, 120, and 140 km/h. Urban sections usually adopt two speed levels: 60 and 80 km/h. Most highway alignments primarily consist of circular curves with transition curves, emphasizing three-dimensional spatial alignment design incorporating horizontal, vertical, and cross-sectional elements.
As an experienced driver who has been on the road for many years, I can share my insights on driving on a 4-lane highway. The speed limit is generally capped at 120km/h, but it depends on the specific lane: the far-left lane is the overtaking lane, where you can drive up to 120km/h; the middle two lanes are for regular driving, recommended to maintain between 90-120km/h; the far-right lane is slower, usually designated for large trucks, with speeds around 80-100km/h. I often drive at 110km/h in the middle lane for safety and stability, avoiding the risks of sudden lane changes. On rainy or foggy days, I reduce my speed to 100km/h to prevent skidding or rear-end collisions. Once, I drove too fast at 130km/h and couldn't stop in time during an emergency brake, nearly causing an accident—now I stick to speeds within 120km/h. There's plenty of time on the highway, and driving a bit slower can also save some fuel. Safety always comes first.
