Basic speed law

October 27, 2025 2

What does the Basic Speed Law Mean?

The basic speed law means you must drive at a safe and appropriate speed under existing conditions. When hazards exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or because of weather or highway conditions, you can get a ticket if you drive at the posted speed limit and fail to adjust your speed.
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October 27, 2025 1

When Should You Use Low Beam Headlights?

Use low beam headlights - Illustration copyright: whilerests

The light from beam headlights may cause glare. That is why you must use low beam headlights when you meet oncoming vehicles or approach another vehicle from behind. You should also use low beams in lighted areas, such as cities. To avoid blinding yourself you should also use low beams when driving in fog, heavy rain, or snow.

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October 27, 2025 1

What is Hydroplaning?

Understanding hydroplaning is extremely important before taking your permit test and before getting out on the road. Hydroplaning means that your tires lose all contact with the pavement. When this happens, you cannot brake, accelerate or turn. You must learn how to prevent hydroplaning and how to to recover from it.
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October 27, 2025 20

Advisory Speed Signs and Speed Limit Signs

For your driver's license or permit exam, you must know the difference between these two speed signs. One is a regulatory speed limit sign. The other is an advisory (recommended) speed sign. Regulatory speed limit signs must be obeyed. Advisory speed signs are often seen under a warning sign and typically placed at sharp curves, exits, or exit ramps. The show the recommended speed.
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When Should You Use High Beam Headlights?

Many users are confused about when to use of low beam and high beam headlights. Think about this: low beams let you see about 200 feet ahead. It can take about 200 feet to stop when you drive at 30 mph. That is almost half a city block in length. If you cannot see 200 feet ahead, you may not be driving safely at 30 mph. By the time you see an object in your path, it may be too late to stop without hitting it. Headlights on "upper" or "high" beam let you see about 350-400 feet ahead. 400 feet is your approximately stopping distance when driving at 50-55 mph. That is about the length of a city block. In other words, high beams let you see twice as far as low beams.
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