Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 797 / 961

Cuando un conductor circula a una velocidad adecuada...

When a driver is driving at an appropriate speed...

  • Ahace que el tráfico sea lento y peligroso.they make traffic slow and dangerous.
  • Bgenera problemas a otros conductores y puede provocar un accidente.they cause problems for other drivers and may cause an accident.
  • Cpuede detectar las intenciones de otros conductores y reaccionar a tiempo para evitar un accidente.they can detect other drivers' intentions and react in time to avoid an accident.
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Correct answer

  • Cpuede detectar las intenciones de otros conductores y reaccionar a tiempo para evitar un accidente.they can detect other drivers' intentions and react in time to avoid an accident.
Explanation

The appropriate speed is the one suited to the road, the traffic, the vehicle and the conditions, so that the driver can always stop within their field of vision (Article 45 of the General Traffic Regulations). This gives them time to understand what others are doing and react.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 45de manera que siempre pueda detenerlo dentro de los límites de su campo de visiónRead the full rule

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