Why Can't Seven-Seater Vehicles Drive on Highways in Rainy Weather?
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Because seven-seater and larger passenger vehicles generally have lower safety configurations, and accidents involving them often result in mass casualties. Below are relevant explanations: 1. Highways: There are no regulations prohibiting seven-seater vehicles from entering highways, unless under special weather conditions like haze, heavy rain, or snow, when traffic police departments will ban seven-seater and larger passenger vehicles from highways. 2. Precautions: Drive correctly in the appropriate lane according to road signs. If overtaking, always signal in advance, check the rearview mirror, then merge into the overtaking lane. After completing the overtaking maneuver, follow the same steps: signal in advance, check the rearview mirror, then merge back into the driving lane.
I've been driving my family around in a seven-seater for years, and I absolutely refuse to take the highway in rainy weather. There are so many reasons: the tall body and high center of gravity make it hard to control on wet, slippery roads, and a slight skid at high speeds could easily lead to a rollover. I've personally witnessed a friend's accident, which scared me stiff. Visibility is also terrible—rain blurs the windshield, and it's hard to see the headlights and taillights of other cars, drastically increasing the risk of rear-end collisions. It's even more nerve-wracking when the car is full of kids and elderly; a single fall could lead to serious injuries and major liability. So now, I only stick to national or city roads in the rain, keeping my speed low for safety. I also check the tread depth of my tires and replace them if they're too worn to improve grip. Safety is more important than saving time, and developing a habit of checking the weather before heading out saves a lot of trouble.
