What is the speed limit on the Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway?
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The speed limit on most sections of the Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway is set below 120 km/h according to the unified expressway speed limit standards, while some special sections in Anhui have a speed limit of 80 km/h. Below is some related information about driving on expressways: 1. Introduction to expressways: Expressways refer to high-speed roads, which are faster compared to medium-speed and low-speed roads. In environments where low speed is the norm, low speed is considered normal or standard speed, while in environments where medium speed is the norm, medium speed is considered normal or standard speed. 2. Precautions for driving on expressways: When driving on expressways, it is essential to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. When the speed exceeds 100 km/h, the distance should be kept at more than 100 meters. There are distance confirmation signs on expressways to help drivers maintain the correct distance. It is advisable to drive in the middle lane, as the leftmost lane on expressways is typically the overtaking lane, and large trucks usually drive in the rightmost lane.
The Hu-Shan Expressway spans multiple provinces and cities, with significant variations in speed limits across different sections. As a long-haul truck driver like me knows best, the Shanghai to Hefei segment is mostly flat terrain with a predominant speed limit of 120 km/h. However, upon entering the mountainous areas of Anhui, the speed limits start dropping. The Dabie Mountain section has particularly numerous curves, with some tunnels enforcing speed limits as low as 80 km/h—a momentary lapse in attention can easily result in a speeding ticket. In Jiangsu, some newly expanded sections allow passenger cars to travel at 120 km/h, but trucks are always capped at 100 km/h. The key is to stay vigilant and watch for speed limit signs, especially near provincial borders where limits can change abruptly. I always keep two navigation devices running alternately in my truck, just to avoid missing any sudden changes.
