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Question 4701

What is most likely to happen to a driver traveling at a speed inappropriate for the conditions?

  1. Their reaction time will decrease.
  2. They will not be able to control their vehicle in an emergency situation.
  3. They will be better able to control their vehicle in an emergency situation.
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Correct answer: They will not be able to control their vehicle in an emergency situation.

At a speed unsafe for the conditions, you have little room to correct your path or brake in time. In an emergency, you're most likely to lose control. Going faster doesn't shorten your reaction time, but you travel more meters during that time.

Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial, 2026 · Reglamento General de Circulación — Real Decreto 1428/2003