Car permit · Speed
Which of these is true of a safe driving speed?
Correct answer: It changes with the weather and road conditions.
Answer options
- AIt changes with the weather and road conditions Correct
- BIt is a few miles per hour under the posted limit
- CIt is set by the number on the limit sign
Why
The posted limit is the most you may drive in good conditions, but the speed that is actually safe changes with weather, traffic and the road surface. On an icy or foggy highway, a safe speed can be far below the legal limit.
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Topic: Speed License: Car permit
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