A driver shall not drive at a speed that is:

A driver shall not drive at a speed that is:

• A. more than reasonable and prudent
• B. less than walking pace
• C. the posted speed limit always
• D. fastest possible

Answer: (A)

Speed must be safe for the conditions you’re driving in. You should not drive at a speed that is more than reasonable and prudent for those conditions. That means if rain, fog, poor visibility, or heavy traffic require you to slow down, you must reduce speed accordingly—even if the posted limit is higher. The posted speed limit is a maximum under ideal conditions, not a command to always drive at that exact speed. Driving at the fastest possible speed ignores safety, while options like driving slower than walking pace aren’t the standard measure for legal speed in normal driving, and aren’t what this rule targets. The emphasis is on choosing a speed that keeps you in control and able to react to hazards.

Speed must be safe for the conditions you’re driving in. You should not drive at a speed that is more than reasonable and prudent for those conditions. That means if rain, fog, poor visibility, or heavy traffic require you to slow down, you must reduce speed accordingly—even if the posted limit is higher. The posted speed limit is a maximum under ideal conditions, not a command to always drive at that exact speed. Driving at the fastest possible speed ignores safety, while options like driving slower than walking pace aren’t the standard measure for legal speed in normal driving, and aren’t what this rule targets. The emphasis is on choosing a speed that keeps you in control and able to react to hazards.