China Driving Overview - Essential Handbook for Driving

Author: Hanhai Xingzhi Cultural Co., Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
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Route Selection: For general drivers, considering safety and economy, we recommend highways as the first choice, followed by national highways, then provincial highways. Off-road vehicles are the exception, and generally, county and township roads should not be used for long-distance travel.
About Mileage: For national highways, provincial highways, and county/township roads, mileage refers to the distance between two residential points (or intersections).
About Entry/Exit Points: Highways are fully enclosed and fully overpass roads, and you can only enter and exit through entry/exit points. Due to the high speed on highways, it is necessary to prepare in advance when leaving the highway.
About Toll Plazas: Every entry/exit point has a toll plaza. The toll plazas marked in this map set are located on major highway trunk lines, which are different from toll plazas at general entry/exit points. These are usually located at provincial/city boundaries.
About Service Areas: These are places that provide various services to drivers without requiring them to leave the highway. They generally have facilities such as gas stations, shops, repair shops, and restrooms. If you are traveling long distances, you should plan for refueling and rest stops based on the distribution of service areas along the route to avoid inconvenience to your journey.
Highway Mileage Quick Calculation Method: Entry/exit points, toll plazas, and service areas in this map set are marked with mileage markers. Subtracting the markers on the same route will give you the distance between them.