Why do you think these places have enforced speed limits?

Speed limit signs are placed along roads and highways to alert drivers to the maximum speed they are allowed to travel on that roadway. Speed limits are designed to enhance safety by reducing the risks created by drivers selecting the speed they wish to drive.

Which country has the highest speed limit in the world?

Poland
Poland has the world’s highest speed limit which is 140kph on motorways, though the Austrians dabbled with having a 160kph variable limit on motorways in 2006.

Why do you think it is important to follow speed limit what could possibly happen if it were not followed?

Beyond speeding just being illegal, driving while speeding in bad conditions is what leads to many of the car accidents that happen. During the winter when roads are icy, wet or snowy – driving faster can cause your vehicle to go out of control or slide into someone else.

Why is not speeding important?

The stark truth is that if you drive too fast, you are more likely to be involved in an accident. It’s harder to control your vehicle, you have less time to react, and your braking distance increases. Speeding also magnifies other errors, such as driving while tired or getting too close to the car in front.

Why is there a 55 mph speed limit in the US?

The National Limit of 55 mph The cost of rising fuel prices caused many states to start adopting speed limit laws to save money and resources in the early 1970s. President Richard Nixon agreed to a national speed limit of 55 mph for all states in 1974.

What makes a speed limit higher than other speed limits?

A speed limit may be higher if vehicles can travel safely at a higher speed, or lower if there are other road users, such as bicyclists, that must also need a safe environment to travel.

Is the speed limit the absolute maximum on the road?

“The speed limit is the absolute maximum and does not mean it is safe to drive at that speed irrespective of conditions. Driving at speeds too fast for the road and traffic conditions is dangerous. You should always reduce your speed when:

What is the difference between advisory speed and speed zone?

Speed Zone – the speed limit established on the basis of an engineering study for particular section of road, for which a statutory speed limit is not appropriate. Advisory Speed – a recommended speed where the need to reduce speed below the speed limit is recommended due to a specific road condition.