Speed

A driver is travelling at 70 km/h on an icy road where the legal limit is 90 km/h. This is an example of:

Question image: A driver is travelling at 70 km/h on an icy road where the legal limit is 90 km/
  • A Speeding
  • B Generic speed
  • C Minimum speed violation
  • Inappropriate speed

Why this is the correct answer

Although the driver is respecting the legal limit, 70 km/h may be excessive on an icy road. Driving at a speed unsuitable for the actual conditions is called inappropriate speed.

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