Appropriate speed: practice and explanations

The maximum limit is not enough to choose the speed.

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Practice

Appropriate speed

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VehicleROADTRAFFICThe maximum limit is not the only factor
Phase diagram, with no real distances in meters.

Proper speed: the point to remember

The maximum limit is not enough to choose the speed. Vehicle, cargo, road and traffic conditions must be considered. The make of a tire or the rush to get there does not replace these factors.

How to verify reasoning

Read the whole statement: identify the subject, the action and the conditions. Answer before opening the explanation, then compare the deciding point with the rule.

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Now it's your turn01 / 2

True or false?

The driver must adjust the speed in relation to the characteristics of the vehicle

Italian text

Il conducente deve regolare la velocità in relazione alle caratteristiche del veicolo

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: TRUE

The maximum limit is not enough to choose the speed. Vehicle, cargo, road and traffic conditions must be considered. The make of a tire or the rush to get there does not replace these factors.

Now it's your turn02 / 2

True or false?

The driver must adjust the speed taking into account only the maximum limits

Italian text

Il conducente deve regolare la velocità tenendo conto esclusivamente dei limiti massimi

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: FALSE

EXCLUSIVELY ignores vehicle, cargo, road and real conditions. The maximum limit is not enough to choose the speed. Vehicle, cargo, road and traffic conditions must be considered. The make of a tire or the rush to get there does not replace these factors.