When hazards do not exist, what speed should you follow?

When hazards do not exist, what speed should you follow?

• A. Drive at any speed as long as safe
• B. Drive as slow as possible
• C. Follow posted speed limit
• D. Increase speed to pass others

Answer: (C)

Speed limits are set to match road design and typical conditions, so they guide how fast you should travel even when the road seems clear. Following the posted limit keeps you within a safe, legal speed and helps maintain steady traffic flow. Driving faster than the limit increases risk and the chance of a ticket, while driving much slower can disrupt other drivers. You should adhere to the posted limit unless weather or road conditions require you to slow down, and you should not speed up merely to pass others.

Speed limits are set to match road design and typical conditions, so they guide how fast you should travel even when the road seems clear. Following the posted limit keeps you within a safe, legal speed and helps maintain steady traffic flow. Driving faster than the limit increases risk and the chance of a ticket, while driving much slower can disrupt other drivers. You should adhere to the posted limit unless weather or road conditions require you to slow down, and you should not speed up merely to pass others.