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Most states have a "Prevailing Conditions" speed law. Which, in essence, means if you are driving 65 MPH in a 65 zone, but it is pouring rain or foggy, the officer can determine what is a safe speed based on the conditions of the roadway. It's not only weather, but traffic, construction, acidents, pedestrians etc.

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Only if weather or road conditions safely allow it.


It is safe to drive the posted speed limit if?

Always


Should you should always drive the posted speed limit in poor weather conditions?

No, you should not. Your speed should depend on the weather conditions, and you should only drive a speed that is safe according to current visibility and road conditions.


How do you use safely in a sentence?

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Drive in the lane with the least amount of congestion.


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I don't know the answer you'd get from an insurance agent, a police officer, a lawyer, or a judge. My experience has been: -- If you exceed the posted limit and keep up with traffic, you can be picked out of the crowd and ticketed for speeding, and there's nothing you can do about it. -- If you drive at the posted limit while everybody else passes you like you're in reverse, you can be picked out of the crowd and ticketed for obstructing traffic, and there's nothing you can do about it.


How fast should you drive on a one way street?

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How fast can you legally drive on a freeway?

The speed limit on freeways varies, but it is typically around 65-75 miles per hour. It is important to always follow the posted speed limit to drive legally and safely.


Should you always post the speed limit in poor weather conditions?

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How fast can you legally drive in the fast lane?

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