Question 5822
Does driving above the legal speed limit affect the driver's ability to anticipate a dangerous situation?
- Yes.
- Only when driving on a congested road.
- No.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Yes.
Yes. To anticipate, you need to see the danger in time, understand what's happening, and decide what to do. At excessive speed, you reach each situation sooner and have less time for all of that. Your field of vision also narrows, making it harder to notice things off to the sides. This happens on any road, whether traffic is heavy or light.