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Nova Scotia Class 7 Practice Test
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Observation, Speed & SpaceStandalone practice
How should a posted speed limit affect the driver's choice of speed?
Correct answer: Treat it as a maximum and slow for conditions.
Why
The legal maximum assumes favourable conditions; visibility, traction and traffic can require a lower speed.
Verified against Nova Scotia Driver’s Handbook, chapter-2 · Rules of the Road · p. 14
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