What does low enough speed mean? We explain what is meant by low enough speed and list the situations where this is a requirement.
A low enough speed means that you adapt to the situation and maintain a speed that allows you to drive safely for the situation. So it is not a concrete figure, but simply requires that you adapt your speed to the situation.In the following situations and places, you need to maintain a sufficiently low speed: In built-up areas,When visibility is reduced due to light or weather conditions,At pedestrian crossings or other places where pedestrians cross the road,Where crossing vehicle traffic may occur,In sharp curves,At hilltops and other places where visibility is obstructed,In case of risk of glare,When meeting other vehicles on narrow roads,In slippery road conditions,When the vehicle approaches a tram, bus or school transport that has been stopped for passengers to get on or off,When the vehicle approaches children who are on or next to the road,When the vehicle approaches cattle on the road,Where roadworks are in progress,Past an accident site, andIn dirty road conditions where there is a risk of another road user being exposed to dirt splashes.
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