Speed

The risk of having an accident increases as speed rises because the faster you drive, the greater the reaction and braking distance, and the safety distance needed between vehicles. Greater speed means more risks. Always drive so that the braking distance is less than the clear distance visible in front of the vehicle.

Speed needs to be adjusted according to the conditions affecting the road, the vehicle, the surroundings and the driver. The speed limit is the highest speed at which we can drive safely when weather and traffic conditions are so favourable that the only limitation is the line of the vehicle's path.

Remember speed limits for saloon cars and motorcycles:

• Motorways and dual carriageways: 120 km/h
• Conventional roads(more than one lane per direction or 1.5 m shoulder):90 km/h
• Urban streets and roads through built up areas: 50 km/h

On the other hand, remember that young drivers no longer have speed restrictions.