Visibility and Road Hazards
Why must you respect the warning and speed-limit signs in hazardous areas?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- ✓ Because they are placed according to road studies and accident statistics
- B Because they only affect heavy vehicles
- C Because they are merely advisory
- D Because they only apply at night
Why this is the correct answer
Warning and speed-limit signs are placed on the basis of road studies and accident statistics, so respecting them directly reduces the risk of a crash.
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