Question 139 in the bank

What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

A black speedometer dial numbered 20 to 220, with a green arc up to 120, a red arc above it, and a large red question mark in the centre.
  1. On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.
  2. The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.
  3. Correct answer: A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle
  4. Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle

A reasonable speed depends on the circumstances: road surface, weather, visibility, traffic and the vehicle's condition, so the driver always keeps control and can stop safely. It must also respect the limits shown by road signs and set by law. Feeling in control does not justify any speed, and the vehicle's top speed is never a measure of what is reasonable.

Topic: Rules and regulations. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).