Chapter 6 Insights

Speed · 169 insights

#151Driving on this road, what is the minimum speed our car must reach under normal conditions?

The minimum speed on a road is half its maximum permitted speed.

#152What is the maximum speed on a motorway for a truck towing a trailer?

Any motor vehicle towing a trailer is limited to 90 km/h on motorways.

#153A motorhome with 3,500 kg MMA, what is the maximum speed at which it can drive on this conventional road?

Motorhomes up to 3,500 kg may travel at 90 km/h on conventional roads; over 3,500 kg, only 80 km/h.

#154If there is no specific signage, what is the maximum speed we will have on this road?

Urban roads with one lane per direction are limited to 30 km/h unless otherwise signposted.

#155What is the maximum speed at which we will travel in a reversible lane?

Reversible lanes follow the general speed limit of the road they belong to.

#156If due to traffic density we are travelling below the minimum speed on a motorway, how should we do it?

Use the shoulder only when an emergency reduces your speed; traffic congestion does not justify it.

#157What is the maximum speed at which a van may travel on this road?

Vans are limited to 80 km/h on conventional roads.

#158If a vehicle is travelling at 55 km/h and increases its speed to 110 km/h...

Braking distance increases far more steeply than speed — doubling speed quadruples the distance.

#159What is the maximum speed at which a motorcycle may travel on a motorway within a built-up area?

Motorcycles on urban motorways are limited to 80 km/h, versus 120 km/h on non-urban motorways.

#160The maximum speed for a novice driver during the first year from the issuance of their driving licence will be...

Novice drivers must follow the same speed limits as all other drivers.

#161The braking distance will be affected when...

Braking distance is affected by rain, gravel, snow, ice, and overall road and vehicle conditions.

#162What will be the maximum speed when driving on a conventional road with two lanes in our direction and one lane in the opposite direction?

Conventional roads have a 90 km/h maximum regardless of the number of lanes.

#163When does the prohibition on driving at a maximum of 30 km/h end?

A speed limit paired with a danger sign on the same panel ends when that danger ends.

#164On an urban motorway where no speed limit is indicated, what is the maximum speed at which we may travel?

Urban motorways have a default maximum speed of 80 km/h when no sign indicates otherwise.

#165What is the maximum speed on this road?

Conventional roads have a maximum speed of 90 km/h regardless of lane count.

#166What is the maximum speed at which one may drive on a dual carriageway within a built-up area?

Motorways and dual carriageways within built-up areas are limited to 80 km/h.

#167When will we have a sensation of greater speed?

Narrow roads with poor pavement create a sensation of greater speed than actual.

#168The braking distance with an icy road will be...

Braking distance can be up to 10 times greater on icy roads than on dry pavement.

#169Are we driving correctly if we drive at less than 45 km/h on this road?

The minimum speed on conventional roads is 45 km/h, half the 90 km/h maximum.