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Question 6151

Is it important not to exceed the maximum speed limit of 50 km/h on urban roads with two or more lanes in each direction?

  1. No, above that speed fuel consumption is low.
  2. No, a higher speed improves traffic flow without a greater risk of accidents.
  3. Yes, above 50 km/h the probability that a pedestrian collision will be fatal is more than double that at 40 km/h.
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Correct answer: Yes, above 50 km/h the probability that a pedestrian collision will be fatal is more than double that at 40 km/h.

Yes. There are many pedestrians in cities, and the chance of a pedestrian being killed when hit rises very quickly with speed. At 50 km/h, the risk of killing a pedestrian is more than twice as high as at 40. Driving faster doesn't save fuel or make traffic safer.

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