Speed Limits and Distance Control Flashcards
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What is the maximum speed limit allowed in a school zone?
Answer: 20 kph
School zones require a maximum speed of 20 kph to protect children crossing or walking near the road.
What is the maximum speed limit for private vehicles on national highways in the Philippines?
Answer: 80 kph
Private vehicles on national highways are limited to 80 kph under Philippine traffic regulations.
What does the 'three-second rule' refer to in safe driving?
Answer: The minimum time gap you should maintain behind the vehicle ahead
The three-second rule means you should be at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead to allow a safe stopping distance.
What is the recommended speed limit in residential areas?
Answer: 30 kph
Residential areas have a 30 kph speed limit to protect pedestrians, children playing, and cyclists.
When driving through heavy rain, you should:
Answer: Increase following distance and reduce speed
Heavy rain reduces both visibility and road traction, so reducing speed and increasing following distance is essential for safety.
When speed doubles, braking distance:
Answer: Quadruples
Braking distance is proportional to the square of speed, so doubling your speed quadruples the distance needed to stop.
What is the maximum speed limit on most expressways in the Philippines for private vehicles?
Answer: 100 kph
Most Philippine expressways such as NLEX and SLEX have a maximum speed limit of 100 kph for private vehicles.