Should you keep up with the speed of traffic?
While it can certainly cause issues, driving slower than the flow of traffic is far safer than speeding. When you observe the posted speed limit, you are driving far more safely than the other drivers around you. If you are worried about causing a traffic jam or obstructing traffic, you should move into the right lane.
What is the rule for keeping up with the flow of traffic?
The Maximum Speed Law may be the most known speed law in California. This law simply states that you cannot exceed the posted speed limit, which applies when you are trying to pass slow drivers. You may not exceed the speed limit or ‘go with the traffic flow’ because it puts others at risk for potential harm.
Is it OK to go over the speed limit?
Yes, as we all know, it’s illegal to drive above the posted speed limit at any time. These range from fines of $100 (speeding within 9km/h of limit in Tasmania), up to $2350 for 45km/h over the limit in NSW, but there is far worse for drivers feeling the need for speed.
Do higher speed limits reduce traffic?
A national study conducted by the Federal Highway Administration also concluded that raising or lowering the speed limit had practically no effect on actual travel speeds. Increasing a road’s speed limit to the actual speed that vehicles are traveling can make roadways safer.
What are you doing when you look for a gap in which to merge?
Activate your turn signal before you reach the end of the entrance ramp, to show your intention to merge into the acceleration lane. Glance over your shoulder and use your side mirror to look for a gap in the traffic. Always look at the posted speed limit as you enter the ramp and alter your speed accordingly.
Is driving fast safer?
So yes, driving faster is safer than driving slower if conditions permit. For example, it is not a good idea to over speed in a residential area. In conclusion, you can drive faster but you need to be smart about it. You can drive fast or slow but you need to put safety as the first and foremost priority – always.
When to drive with the flow of traffic?
If you are driving on a two lane road, and the traffic is traveling faster than the speed limit, then you should either be traveling at the general speed of traffic, or pull off the road and let them by. If you are driving on a 4 lane (or more) road, and you are in the passing lane, then get out of the passing lane.
Why do we need a reasonable speed limit?
When the majority of traffic is traveling at the same speed, traffic flow improves, and there are fewer accidents. Speed alone is rarely the cause of acci- dents. Differences in speed are the main problem. Reasonable speed limits help traffic to flow at a safer, more uniform pace.
Do you go faster than the speed limit?
No, the majority of drivers will not go faster than what they feel is comfortable and safe regardless of the speed limit. For example, an 18-month study following an increase in the speed limit along the New York Thruway from 55 to 65 mph, determined that the aver- age speed of traffic, 68 mph, remained the same.
What should be the speed limit for free flowing traffic?
Typically, this should result in speed limits set at the 85th percentile speed of free-flowing traffic (the speed under which 85 percent of traffic is traveling). These limits should be periodically adjusted to reflect changes in actual traffic speeds.