Note 1:
What kind of navigation app should I use in the mainland?
The first thing you do when driving in the mainland is to open the navigation app in advance.
Because Google Maps used by Hong Kong people cannot be used in the mainland, everyone should remember to download AutoNavi Map before departure, a navigation app that integrates information such as parking lots, gas stations, charging stations, restaurants, speed limits, fast cameras, etc., which is very practical!
In addition, the AutoNavi map will also show the waiting time for the red light, and even estimate how many more rounds it will take to pass, which is quite smart.
Note 2:
Is it difficult to drive in the wrong direction of the road?
Vehicles in the Mainland are left-hand drive and Hong Kong vehicles are right-hand drive, resulting in the direction of driving on the road reversed to the left and right.
When the Hong Kong car goes north, it needs to adapt to the direction of driving, and it is normal to get used to it after ten minutes of test driving. The main thing is to observe the traffic flow, and then enter the line after thinking it clearly, which Hong Kong drivers do not need to worry too much.
Note 3:
Are the roads in the mainland complicated?
There are generally more and wider lanes in the mainland, so as in Hong Kong, pay attention to the prompts of navigation apps in advance and enter the line in advance.
In addition, the tangential line of mainland vehicles is relatively urgent (and may not be able to turn on the command lights, which is similar to that in Hong Kong), but the overall speed is not too fast, so it is recommended to adopt "defensive driving", be careful!
In addition, the mainland road is more complicated, and it is not a U Turn to turn back if you drive the wrong way, and it may take a few minutes to turn around, so you should drive slowly and see clearly, no need to rush!
Note 4:
What are the main rules of road traffic in the Mainland?
- The single white solid line in the mainland is equal to the double white line in Hong Kong, and vehicles are not allowed to cut the line;
- At some intersections, you can turn right at red lights when it is safe to do so (red line arrow lights cannot turn right), and road signs will also indicate whether you can turn right, so motorists can pay attention to the signs.
- The fast line/climbing line in the mainland is on the left, the slow line is on the right line, if you are not turning left and not climbing, don't occupy the left line;
- If you see a pedestrian crossing the route, give way to the pedestrian;
- In addition, monitors are everywhere, there are speed checks, there are also monitoring road violations, remember not to stop illegally, front and rear passengers must buckle their seat belts!
Note 5:
Is it difficult to find a place in the parking lot in the mainland?
Even if you don't look for a parking lot in advance, there will be a lot of parking lots on the road, and there are more parking spaces than in Hong Kong, and the parking difficulty is average.
The price is generally 5 RMB per hour (there are also large shopping malls that offer free parking for 3 hours).
The turnstile will automatically scan the license plate when entering, and the QR code will be displayed when leaving, just pay the parking fee with Alipay or WeChat payment, scan the code to pay the parking fee, and you can leave.
Note 6:
How to charge for mainland expressways?
Each highway toll booth has an ETC lane (similar to Autotoll/Easy Passage) and an artificial lane.
If you don't have ETC installed, you can go through the manual channel, get the pass card, and pay the fee with one of the three ways of WeChat payment, Alipay, and cash when you leave the toll station.
Note 7:
How do I refuel at a gas station?
There are many gas stations in the mainland, taking Sinopec as an example, gasoline is divided into 92, 95 and 98, and generally Japanese cars can enter 92, as a reference 92 The unit price per liter is 7.5 yuan.
Even if you enter Hong Kong, the unit price of 98 is about 9 RMB per liter, which is more than half cheaper than the $23.44 (unleaded petrol) / $24.63 (premium unleaded petrol) in Hong Kong before the discount!
Once you've memorized the nozzle number, simply go to the shop and tap on the machine and select the nozzle number