Car permit · Speed
In which of these places or conditions should you reduce your speed?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- AWhen the pavement is wet or slick
- BWhen approaching intersections or railroad crossings
- COn roads that are narrow or full of curves
- DAll of these are correct Correct
Why
Tight or curving roads, intersections, railroad crossings, and wet or slippery pavement all leave less room for error. A lower speed buys you reaction time and cuts the distance you need to stop.
About this question
Topic: Speed License: Car permit
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