Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 126 / 961

La máxima velocidad a la que un vehículo puede circular con seguridad prácticamente total en condiciones de circulación favorables, se llama...

The maximum speed at which a vehicle can travel with almost complete safety in favourable traffic conditions is called...

  • AVelocidad adecuada.Appropriate speed.
  • BVelocidad de diseño.Design speed.
  • CVelocidad anormalmente reducida.Abnormally low speed.
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Correct answer

  • BVelocidad de diseño.Design speed.
Explanation

The design speed of a road is the maximum speed that can be kept on a section of road in favourable traffic conditions without any risk. For example, a dual carriageway has a higher design speed than an urban road.

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