Car permit · Speed
In which situation is a crash more likely?
Correct answer: One vehicle moves faster or slower than the traffic around it.
Answer options
- AEveryone on the road keeps about the same speed.
- BOne vehicle moves faster or slower than the traffic around it. Correct
- CDrivers keep right and use the left lane only for passing.
Why
When speeds differ, conflicts multiply: a faster driver keeps overtaking and weaving around others, while a slower one forces the drivers behind to brake hard or swerve and is more likely to be rear-ended. Keeping pace with traffic, within the legal limit, is safest.
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Topic: Speed License: Car permit
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Where it applies: Asked in every state. Compare permit tests by state
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This question is part of Choosing a Safe Speed (15 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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