Car permit · Speed
When it comes to a safe speed for your vehicle, which statement is true?
Correct answer: It changes with the weather and the road conditions.
Answer options
- AIt is always a little below the posted limit.
- BIt changes with the weather and the road conditions. Correct
- CIt is always the same as the posted limit.
Why
No one number is safe in every situation. Choose your speed based on the weather, the road surface, how far you can see and how heavy traffic is, and remember that driving under the limit can still be too fast in poor conditions.
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Topic: Speed License: Car permit
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