What is the white zigzag line on the highway?
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White zigzag lines are distance confirmation markings, installed on sections of the highway where overtaking frequently occurs, accidents are prone to happen, or other necessary areas. The purpose of these highway distance confirmation markings is to remind drivers to maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead when seeing these lines, thereby avoiding traffic accidents. The total width of the white zigzag distance confirmation line is 300 cm, with each line being 40 cm or 45 cm wide. Starting from the 0-meter confirmation base point, a line is set every 5 meters, with two lines forming a group. These groups are spaced 50 meters apart and are repeated for five sets. Additional sets may be installed based on site requirements. On highways, a set of distance confirmation signs, marked as "0 meters," "50 meters," and "100 meters," are placed at regular intervals. Additionally, three "zebra crossings" are painted on the highway surface, serving as distance confirmation signs and lines. These three "zebra crossings" are spaced 50 meters apart, primarily helping drivers confirm the distance between vehicles. When driving on the highway, the moment the front of your vehicle passes the 0-meter sign, observe the vehicle ahead. If the rear of the preceding vehicle has passed the 50-meter sign, maintain a distance of at least 50 meters. If it has passed the 100-meter sign, keep a distance of at least 100 meters, and so on.
