Ever wondered what *really* sets a highway apart from a freeway? Many people use the terms interchangeably, but there are key distinctions.
Think of a **highway** as a general term for a major public road connecting cities and towns. Highways can have at-grade intersections (traffic lights and stop signs), direct access from businesses, and lower speed limits in certain areas.
A **freeway**, on the other hand, is designed for *free* flowing traffic. This means no traffic lights, no stop signs, and limited access via on-ramps and off-ramps only. Freeways typically have higher speed limits and multiple lanes. The whole idea is to keep traffic moving smoothly and efficiently.
So, while all freeways are highways, not all highways are freeways. The presence (or absence) of controlled access points is the biggest giveaway!
