Many drivers and passengers have probably noticed unusual marks on the speedometer.
Thus, speeds of 30 and 50 km/h (and in some cars – 130 km/h) are marked with red stripes.
All other speeds are marked with white stripes.
What is the reason for this? What is so "distinguished" about the 30, 50 and 130 kilometers per hour figures?
A popular explanation is that these speeds are highlighted so that drivers know when to shift gears.
But the version is incorrect. The fact is that red stripes can be present on the speedometer of both a car with a manual transmission and a vehicle with an automatic transmission.
So it's not a matter of knowing when to shift gears. But what then explains the red marks?
Such marks will most likely be found on the speedometer of a car that is intended for driving on the European continent.
30, 50 and 130 kilometres per hour are typical speed limits in Europe.
The first restriction usually applies in a number of dangerous zones, the second - in populated areas, the third - on highways.
This explains the presence of several red stripes.
But remember: the above speed limits are only valid for certain countries and regions.