You drive through a built-up area at 28 mph in a 30 mph zone, and children are playing on the pavement. What should you do?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Slow down further
- Step 1: Speed limits apply in the best conditions. Step 2. Hazards such as children on the pavement call for a lower speed. Answer: Slow down further. Why not the others: Keeping speed, speeding up, or relying on the horn ignores the risk.
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