Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Good question! A limited access highway is a road for high-speed traffic that connects major towns and cities. “Limited access” refers to there being no intersections on these roads—instead, drivers must use ramps to enter/exit the highway.
Most likely, you’ve probably just heard this type of road called a highway. Here are some highway facts you might not know:
The National Highway System was created in the 1950s.
The longest road in the U.S. is Highway 20 (US 20), which connects the Pacific Northwest to New England.
US 20 spans 3,365 miles and passes through a dozen states.
Highways are cool, but they can also be quite dangerous due to high-speed traffic. It’s a good idea to brush up on some
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