Interstates versus secondary roads
Interstates versus secondary roads. I found that I prefer interstates because people are able to easily pass me. I don’t like tailgaters, they annoy me and make me nervous. At the same time I can unde...
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pitch wrote:
Your definition of an interstate would be totally wrong.
Interstate is a limited access multiple lane federal highway designated by the Red White and Blue Shield sign
A freeway is a limited access multiple lane road primarily funded by state or local money.
A highway is maybe multiple lane or single lane with open access and at grade intersections, it be designated as either a primary or secondary route,usually determined by traffic volume.
Secondary road is normally a one lane road could be federal state or local
tertiary road would be local county or town ,or farmroad and could be anything from a goat path to a multi lane.
At least that is my definition and understanding.
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You are correct, BUT for the sake of this thread K.I.S.S!
Interstate = any multiple lane road in the same direction. Slow vehicle doesn't impede traffic (too much).
Highway = any single lane road with an area where there are short areas with more than one lane for passing.
