Drive to the Conditions
Speed is one of the contributing factors in loss of control on rural roads, staying within the speed limit is required by law. Sections of roads may also have a reduction in speed advisory due to changing conditions or degree of risk. Other factors that may increase the risk are weather conditions, condition of the tyres and brakes, also driver experience can also be a factor.
Speed is one of the contributing factors in loss of control on rural roads, staying within the speed limit is required by law. Sections of roads may also have a reduction in speed advisory due to changing conditions or degree of risk. Other factors that may increase the risk are weather conditions, condition of the tyres and brakes, also driver experience can also be a factor.
Generally it is common sense to reduce your speed when advised or if the driver conditions changes, for example if the roads are wet or windy conditions.
Speed at Night
At night, just as during the daytime, you must drive at a safe speed. This means that:
Speed at Night
At night, just as during the daytime, you must drive at a safe speed. This means that:
- on a road with lanes, you must be able to stop in the length of clear road you can see in front of you
- on a road with no lanes, you must be able to stop in half the length of clear road you can see in front of you.
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