Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

What's the most important factor affecting the speed you choose to drive?

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You should drive at the speed limit wherever possible

You should drive at a speed that doesn't impede other road users

You should be able to stop within the distance you can see to be clear

You should keep up with the traffic in front

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You should be able to stop within the distance you can see to be clearThis was the right answer

You must always remain within the speed limit, but how fast you drive will depend on many other factors. Above all, you should never drive so fast that you can't stop within the distance you can see to be clear.

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Rule 126Highway Code rule · A lawful limit is a ceiling; the chosen speed must still allow stopping within the clear distance.

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