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Question 5876

Can driving at a speed that is inappropriate for the conditions be dangerous?

  1. Yes, but only if the road is in poor condition.
  2. Yes, because it is harder to control the vehicle in a dangerous situation.
  3. No, because modern vehicles are designed to travel at high speeds.
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Correct answer: Yes, because it is harder to control the vehicle in a dangerous situation.

Yes. At a speed unsafe for the conditions, you don't have enough time or space to brake or swerve when danger appears, and controlling the car is harder. A modern car doesn't prevent this, and the risk exists even when the road is in good condition.

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