Why do many people prefer to queue up instead of going through the ETC channel?Nowadays, the traffic flow on the highway is getting larger and larger, in order to alleviate the pressure of the toll station, the relevant departments are also vigorously promoting the use of ETC, but sometimes you will find a very interesting phenomenon, that is, the ETC channel is more convenient and fast, but why are there still many people who would rather queue up than take the ETC channel?Maybe the old driver told the truth, and the person who came over also gave the right answer.
1. It is not customary to take the card manually.
Nowadays, before driving out, the vehicle will basically be parked at the highway entrance waiting place to wait in line, when the toll station staff lifts the pole to let in, the driver is already sitting in the cab.
Probably most drivers think that it is all over to the front and hand in the card, but some people are more accustomed to pulling the pass card directly out of the card slot in the middle of the steering wheel, which is different from the automatic deduction habit, which is why some car owners would rather queue up than use ETC.
2. There are staff at the expressway entrance to assist in payment.
Usually at highway intersections, there will be staff to guide vehicles, and it is normal to wait in line to pass. Because the amount of ** is relatively smaller, and the control of vehicles is more strict. Although there is an electronic display next to the toll booth that shows how far away the nearest highway exit is, few people can remember this information accurately.
And even if you can remember this information accurately, you'll need to be distracted by what's on the screen, so you'll inevitably be more cautious when driving. For novice drivers, if they encounter this distraction, the probability of accidents on the highway will be higher.
3. Worry about potential safety hazards in ETC.
Some people feel that although ETC is convenient and fast, there are certain safety risks. If you remove the ETC device, you will find that there is a metal sheet on it, which is actually equivalent to an antenna. When the metal piece comes into contact with the vehicle, it can be recognized, and the high-speed department will not do anything under normal circumstances.
However, some people feel that this metal piece may bring some safety risks to other vehicles. When driving on the highway, the speed is relatively fast, and if other vehicles scratch this piece of metal and cause the signal to leak out, then it may cause unnecessary trouble to yourself. In fact, you don't have to worry too much about this problem, after all, most of the highway intersections in China are equipped with safety checks. If someone is found to have deliberately dismantled the ETC, they will face penalties such as fines or even point deductions.
Fourth, the luck psychology is troublesome.
Many people think that although ETC is convenient and fast, there are also many problems, and if they accidentally touch the metal piece, it is easy to bring safety hazards to other vehicles. Therefore, it is more secure to wait in line at the highway entrance and pass slowly. In fact, during the holidays, even if you encounter an ETC channel, you basically need to wait in line. There are even times when it takes longer to pass through the ETC channel than it does through the manual channel. Of course, there are some people who think that the main reason for not using ETC is because they don't want to link bank cards or credit cards. However, many banks have also launched preferential activities, as long as car owners have handled ETC, they can enjoy 9About 5% off. That way, you don't have to worry about what you're going to lose.
In short, there are more and more vehicles on the highway nowadays, and in order to allow everyone to pass through the toll booth more quickly, a variety of convenient passages have been launched for everyone to choose from. For novice drivers, it is still necessary to pay more attention when driving. As for the reason why some people would rather wait in line than use the ETC channel, it is not as complicated as everyone thinks. Perhaps some people are used to manual payment, and it is difficult for them to adapt to this convenient payment method for a while. Of course, for veteran drivers, there is no need to worry about these problems.
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