1. Motorway

A motorway is a high-speed road designed for long-distance travel, with controlled access and no intersections or pedestrian traffic.

  • High speed limits (often 100–130 km/h or 60–80 mph).
  • Multiple lanes in each direction.
  • No traffic lights or stop signs.
  • No pedestrians, bicycles, or slow vehicles allowed.
  • Entry and exit only through on-ramps and off-ramps.
  • Often separated by a barrier or median.
  • Different Names in Different Places:
    • Motorway – UK, Ireland, parts of Europe.
    • Freeway – USA (West Coast), Australia.
    • Expressway – Canada, some parts of Asia.
    • Interstate – USA (Interstate Highway System).
    • Autobahn – Germany (some sections have no speed limit).
Motorway