Minimum speed 45: Why do some highways post minimum speed signs?

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Why

Vehicles moving far below the speed of everyone else disrupt the flow and invite rear-end crashes and risky passing, so some highways set a minimum speed to keep traffic moving evenly.

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Topic: Speed   License: Car permit

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• Choosing a Safe Speed

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