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Speed Limits. - Reflect the maximum speed at which you can drive under the best possible conditions. Types of Speed Limits 1. Fixed Speed Limits - Maximum and minimum speeds that you can go on a particular road. In PA a. Highways & Interstates-65mph b. Urban Areas-35mph - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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- Reflect the maximum speed at which you can drive under the best possible conditions.
Speed Limits
Types of Speed Limits
1. Fixed Speed Limits- Maximum and minimum speeds that you can go on a particular road.
In PAa. Highways & Interstates-65mphb. Urban Areas-35mphc. Residential- 25mphd. School 15 mph
1. Advisory Speed Limit- Interrupt normal driving speed for a limited time.
a. Hills, Curves, school zones
1. Day and Night- Lower speed limits at night (some states)
1. Basic Law (all states)- It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent for existing conditions, regardless of posted limits.
Determined by:i. Conditions of the roadii. Trafficiii. Weatheriv. Light
***Your ability to manage visibility,time and space determines what is a safe speed.
