Lesson 5.6 | Module 5: Everyday Road Problems
Speed Limits
Understand speed signs without treating the limit as a target.
Main Video
Visual Guide
What This Helps With
Learners often either miss signs or chase the number even when the road is not safe for that speed.
The Simple Version
The speed limit is the maximum, not the target. Choose a speed that fits the road, traffic, weather, and hazards.
Common Mistakes
- Missing a speed-limit change.
- Staying too slow when the road is clear and faster progress is expected.
- Driving at the limit when parked cars or pedestrians make it unsafe.
- Confusing single and dual carriageways.
What Examiners Care About
They want legal speed and safe progress. Too fast is dangerous; too slow for no reason can also become a fault.
Practise On Your Next Lesson
Ask your instructor to quiz you on each speed-limit sign and whether the limit is actually safe there.
Ask Your Instructor
"Was I too slow, too fast, or about right for that road?"
Quick Self-Check
- Did I see the sign?
- Was I legal?
- Was I safe for the conditions?