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Speed Limits & Following Distance

The speed limit sign on a dry, clear day shows the maximum speed. If heavy fog rolls in, you should:

  • A.Keep driving exactly at the limit
  • B.Speed up to get out of the fog sooner
  • C.Use cruise control to hold the limit
  • D.Drive well below the limit because conditions are no longer ideal
Correct answer

D. Drive well below the limit because conditions are no longer ideal

Why

Posted limits assume good visibility and dry pavement. In heavy fog you must slow well below the limit so you can stop within the distance you can actually see.

Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Basic Speed Law · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-040).

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