公路运输是整个交通运输的一个重要组成部分。它是中、短途运输的一支主要力量,同时它又担负着为铁路、港口物资集散和分流的任务;它在国民经济建设、人民生活和国防建设中都起着重要作用。公路运输在多种交通运输方式中,越来越显示出它的灵活机动、快捷方便的优点,因而发展很快。广东省从1949年到1982年的三十三年中,省内铁路营业里程只增长3％, Road transport is an important part of the entire transport. It is a major force in medium and short-distance transportation. At the same time, it is also responsible for the distribution and diversion of railroad and port materials. It plays an important role in the construction of national economy, people’s livelihood and national defense. Road transport in a variety of modes of transport, more and more to show its flexibility, quick and easy advantages, and thus developed rapidly. In the 33 years from 1949 to 1982 in Guangdong Province, the mileage of railways in the province only increased by 3%