Safe driving on motorways - what rules to remember?

Driving on the highway is not difficult, but it turns out that drivers make a lot of mistakes. A city situation that, at best, means a small scratch on the car at high speed, can end in tragedy. We remind you how to move along the highway so that the movement is as safe as possible.

What will you learn from this post?

• Is there a minimum speed on the freeway?
• Is continuous driving on the left or middle lane allowed?
• What distance should be observed when driving behind another vehicle?

Shortly speaking

Moving on the freeway is not difficult, but even a moment of inattention can be dangerous at high speed. The most common mistake is constantly driving in the left or middle lane. Most accidents are caused by not keeping your distance when driving behind another vehicle. It is worth adopting a rule according to which it should be equal to the speed in kilometers per hour, divided by two.

How fast to move?

The maximum speed limit on motorways in Poland is 140 km/h.... However, you should pay attention to the signs, because in places it will be lowerfor example, before exits, toll points or during road works. The speed must always match the prevailing conditions. It is worth taking your foot off the gas, especially in case of fog or ice. Not everyone knows it also the minimum speed on the track and must not be driven by vehicles traveling at a speed of less than 40 km / h, i.e. bicycles, scooters or tractors.

Which belt should you choose?

On Polish roads, and therefore on highways, it really is right-hand traffictherefore you must always use the right lane. The left and middle lanes are for overtaking only. and they should be removed as soon as possible after the completion of the maneuver. It's not just about being polite to other drivers. It turns out that the uniform movement on the left or middle lane in Poland is a violation.

Junction and motorway exit

The highway has acceleration lanes so that shifting to driving is as smooth as possible and at a speed that is not much different from that of other cars. It is extremely dangerous for a car to stop at the end of the runway.... For this reason, it should be easier for a motorist driving in the right lane on a motorway to see whoever wants to enter traffic. This means it is best to take the left lane for a while when possible. It is also important to behave correctly when exiting a motorway. As you approach a slope, gradually reduce your speed in the marked lane.

Safe driving is also about properly lighting your car, so it's worth bringing a set of spare bulbs with you.

No detention

It seems obvious, but it turns out that it will not be available to everyone. It is forbidden to stop, reverse or turn around on the motorway.... Stopping the vehicle is allowed only if for some reason it is out of order. Then you have to get out into the emergency lane or, better, into the bay, turn on the emergency lights, place the triangle within 100m of the machine and call for roadside assistance. If possible, we wait for her arrival behind the barriers, keeping a safe distance from passing cars.

When overtaking

When overtaking other cars on the freeway must be clearly indicate your intention to perform the maneuver and look in the mirror... Due to the presence of a dead zone, it is worth doing this even twice. We remind you that on motorways and expressways, you can only overtake on the left side... Even if the right lane is empty and someone traveling at a slower speed is blocking the left lane, you should calmly wait until he leaves it.

Correct distance

In Poland, driving immediately behind another car is not fined, but the situation is likely to change in the near future. At a speed of 140 km / h, the braking distance is about 150 m, therefore it is worth leaving a little space and time to react... If the driver in front of us makes a sharp maneuver, tragedy can occur, bumper-to-bumper traffic is the most common cause of accidents on highways.... France and Germany have passed laws according to which they are on the highways. distance in meters should be half speed... For example, at 140 km / h, this would be 70 m, and we recommend that you adhere to this rule.

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