Topic: Speed and distances · Nº 831 / 961
¿Es peligroso sobrepasar la velocidad de diseño de una vía?
Is it dangerous to exceed the design speed of a road?
- ASí, porque la vía está diseñada para una velocidad determinada en condiciones de seguridad.Yes, because the road is designed for a certain speed in safe conditions.
- BNo, es simplemente un límite aconsejado.No, it is only a recommended limit.
- CNo, no es peligroso si se supera en 20 km/h.No, it is not dangerous if you exceed it by 20 km/h.
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Correct answer
- ASí, porque la vía está diseñada para una velocidad determinada en condiciones de seguridad.Yes, because the road is designed for a certain speed in safe conditions.
Explanation
The design speed of a road is the highest safe speed that can be kept on that road in good conditions. Every road is different. For example, if a road is designed for driving at 90 km/h, driving faster breaks the safety conditions applied when it was designed.
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