Are there "zebra crossings" on highways? What are they for? You will definitely learn more after reading this

One day, the editor saw a message from a netizen

Editor! I found a big bug! There is a "zebra crossing" on the highway. Aren't pedestrians not allowed on the highway? Then who is this "zebra crossing" for?

You don't know until you see it. You'll be shocked when you see it.

Apparently the picture is on the highway

The so-called "zebra crossing"

It is actually the highway distance confirmation marking

The distance confirmation lines on highways are white parallel lines, similar to the "zebra crossings" on pedestrian crossings. Pedestrians are not allowed on highways, so the "zebra crossings" on highways can only be distance confirmation lines, and definitely not pedestrian crossings. Don't make a mistake!

When you see this marking, keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front. Highway distance confirmation markings are used in conjunction with distance confirmation signs and appear on sections where overtaking often occurs, accidents are prone to occur, or other sections where there is a need.

There are 3 types of distance confirmation lines:

In addition to the above white rectangular distance confirmation line

There are two other

White broken line distance confirmation line

White semicircular distance confirmation line

Take notes carefully! Learned

Don't say you don't know me when you meet me next time.

We often say that one of the taboos of high-speed driving is

Following the car too close

If you are not careful, it is easy to have close contact with the car in front

The current legal provisions

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

There are specific requirements for vehicles traveling on highways.

Article 80 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that when a motor vehicle is traveling on a highway and its speed exceeds 100 kilometers per hour, it shall maintain a distance of more than 100 meters from the vehicle in front of it in the same lane. When the speed is lower than 100 kilometers per hour, the distance to the vehicle in front of it in the same lane may be appropriately shortened, but the minimum distance shall not be less than 50 meters.

Article 81 stipulates that when a motor vehicle is driving on an expressway and encounters low visibility weather conditions such as fog, rain, snow, dust, hail, etc., it shall comply with the following provisions:

01

When visibility is less than 200 meters, turn on fog lights, low beam lights, clearance lights, and front and rear position lights. The speed must not exceed 60 kilometers per hour, and keep a distance of more than 100 meters from the vehicle ahead in the same lane.

02

When visibility is less than 100 meters, turn on fog lights, low beam lights, clearance lights, front and rear position lights and hazard warning flashers. The speed must not exceed 40 kilometers per hour and keep a distance of more than 50 meters from the vehicle ahead in the same lane.

03

When visibility is less than 50 meters, turn on the fog lights, low beam lights, clearance lights, front and rear position lights and hazard warning flashers. The speed must not exceed 20 kilometers per hour, and exit the highway from the nearest exit as quickly as possible.

The reason why rear-end collisions are so common on highways

The problem is that the distance between the car and the vehicle is too close.

Once the situation of the vehicle ahead suddenly changes

Panic-induced operational errors are inevitable

Therefore, you must keep a safe distance when driving at high speed.

01

Determine the distance between vehicles

On the highway, there are a set of distance confirmation signs at intervals, namely "0 meters", "50 meters" and "100 meters". When driving on the highway, when the front of the car passes the 0-meter sign, observe the car in front. If the rear of the car in front has passed the 50-meter sign, the distance between the cars should be kept above 50 meters, and so on.

In addition, you can also use the road markings as a reference. The white dotted line in the middle of the road plus a space represents 15 meters.

02

Try to avoid following behind large vehicles

Try not to follow a vehicle that blocks your view. If you follow a large vehicle, your vision will be completely blocked and you will not be able to observe the road conditions ahead. If you have to follow a vehicle, be sure to increase the safe distance between vehicles and look for an opportunity to overtake.

03

Learn to brake

When the car in front brakes at high speed, it should tap the brakes to remind the vehicle behind. Firstly, it can continue to maintain a safe distance between vehicles; secondly, it can remind the vehicle behind to slow down to avoid rear-end collision.

04

Don’t speed

There are lane classification and speed limit signs on highways. Drivers must strictly follow the speed limit to avoid fines and ensure safety.

Keep a certain distance between cars

Even if you are the "Akina Mountain Car God"

The car's performance is there.

There must be a certain braking distance for effective braking

Know how to identify the distance confirmation line

Learn to keep a safe distance

This is one of the "kingly ways" of high-speed driving

Source: Shenzhen Traffic Police Authoritative Release