What is the speed limit for highway driving?
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It depends on the specific situation. Here is the relevant information: Regulations: According to the 'Highway Traffic Management Regulations of the People's Republic of China,' when driving normally on highways, the minimum speed for motor vehicles must not be less than 60 kilometers per hour. The maximum speed for small passenger cars must not exceed 120 kilometers per hour; for large passenger cars and freight vehicles, it must not exceed 90 kilometers per hour; for motorcycles, it must not exceed 80 kilometers per hour, and they must not carry passengers. However, if there are speed limit traffic signs or road markings that indicate a speed limit different from the above regulations, drivers must comply with the signs or markings. Speed: After entering the highway, motor vehicles should increase their speed to at least 50 kilometers per hour as soon as possible. Vehicles entering the highway from an on-ramp must accelerate in the acceleration lane and turn on the left turn signal. When merging into the traffic lane, they must not obstruct the normal flow of other vehicles.
I've been driving on highways for thirty years, usually keeping my speed at a maximum of 120 kilometers per hour, which is the standard speed limit. If you drive too fast, the braking distance will increase significantly. For example, at 120 km/h, it might take 40 meters to stop, but at 150 km/h, it could take 70 meters, and it's even more dangerous in rainy weather. I often drive long distances and reduce my speed to 80 to 100 km/h during peak hours or foggy conditions, which is very safe. I remember last year on the Beijing-Tianjin Expressway, even with good weather, I stuck to under 120 km/h and saw a young guy speeding and getting into an accident—his car even flipped. Speeding can also result in fines and penalty points. Exceeding the speed limit by 20% just once can lead to a 200-yuan fine and 6 penalty points—it's really not worth it. Now, I use cruise control to maintain a speed of around 110 km/h, which is both fuel-efficient and steady. Don't risk it just to save a few seconds; getting home safely is what matters most.
