What is the speed limit on muddy roads?
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Muddy roads should not exceed 30 kilometers per hour. The following are relevant regulations for motor vehicle driving: 1. Speed limits: When entering or exiting non-motorized lanes, passing railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads, or narrow bridges; when making U-turns, turning, or descending steep slopes; when encountering fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail with visibility within 50,000 mm; when driving on snowy, icy, or muddy roads, the maximum speed should not exceed 30 kilometers per hour, while tractors, electric vehicles, and wheeled special machinery vehicles should not exceed 15 kilometers per hour. 2. Precautions: During the rainy season, maintain an emergency handling distance of at least ten seconds from the vehicle ahead. On muddy or heavily waterlogged roads, accelerate gently. If restarting the vehicle after stopping, rapid acceleration may cause tire spin and vehicle sway. In such cases, immediately release the accelerator pedal, firmly grip the steering wheel to adjust direction, and wait for the vehicle to move forward before gently accelerating to ensure stable straight-line driving. On slippery uphill roads, sudden acceleration or braking can cause wheel spin. When descending, avoid neutral gear and maintain the appropriate gear according to the vehicle's speed.
As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, driving on muddy roads is no joke. Speed should not exceed 20 km/h, and it's best to keep it between 10 to 15 km/h. Muddy surfaces are extremely slippery, and tires can't grip the road properly—going too fast can easily lead to skidding and loss of control. Once, on a rural road after rain, I accelerated to around 25 km/h and nearly slid into a ditch, which scared me half to death. Since then, I always remind myself to take it slow. Tire condition is also crucial—worn-out tires have even worse traction. In short, on such roads, it's better to spend a little extra time than to take risks. Safety first—driving slowly not only protects you but also prevents damage to the vehicle.
