Question 4616
In some cases, can driving below the established maximum speed limit cause an accident?
- Yes, but only on roads outside built-up areas, never on urban roads.
- Yes; if the speed is not adapted to traffic conditions and road conditions.
- No, an accident can only be caused by driving above the limit.
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Correct answer: Yes; if the speed is not adapted to traffic conditions and road conditions.
Yes. Besides obeying the speed limit, you must adjust your speed to the road, weather, traffic, vehicle, and your own condition so you can stop for any obstacle you see. In the image, the sign allows 40 km/h, but it's raining heavily and the roadway is wet, so you may need to go slower. This applies both in cities and outside them.