Car permit · Speed
What does the speed law require of every driver?
Correct answer: Your speed must never exceed what is safe for the conditions.
Answer options
- AYou may never go more than 5 mph under the posted limit
- BYou must always travel at exactly the posted limit
- CYour speed must never exceed what is safe for the conditions Correct
Why
The speed law forbids driving faster than is safe for the conditions, even below the posted limit. Rain, fog, heavy traffic or a sharp curve can make the safe speed much lower than the sign shows, and you can be ticketed for unsafe speed without going over the limit.
About this question
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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