You are in dense freeway traffic. The posted limit is 65 mph, but the vehicles around you are traveling at 35 mph. What speed is most likely the right choice for you?

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Why

When traffic is heavy, keeping pace with the vehicles around you is usually safest, even if the limit allows more. Never go above the posted limit, and avoid crawling well below the flow, because big speed differences invite collisions.

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Topic: Speed   License: Car permit

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• California: Road Rules

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