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Question 5617

Could driving below the minimum permitted speed be a risk factor?

  1. No, since it is always considered an appropriate speed.
  2. Yes, an abnormally low speed can cause accidents.
  3. No, never.
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Correct answer: Yes, an abnormally low speed can cause accidents.

Yes. Driving below the minimum speed without a justified reason means driving at an abnormally low speed. You hold up drivers behind you, who could hit you from behind. It causes far fewer crashes than speeding, but it still causes some. Going slower doesn't guarantee that your speed is appropriate for the conditions.

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