Speed

* Speed is the relationship between the distance traveled by a vehicle and the time it takes to travel that distance.


* To measure the speed using a speedometer... do not confuse with odometer ! .


There are two speed limitations , always, we respect:

Speed GENERIC : The maximum speed that we must achieve a given vehicle a particular route. ( tourism highway at 120 km / h.)

Speed SPECIFIC Are these speed limits by signs , the authorities do not allow us to exceed , in certain sections of the track ( corners , changes in elevation , proximity to intersections ... etc. )

Other concepts of "speed"



Speeding: It is circular velocity exceeding generic or specific road . The sanctions of "radar" , the Agent will "Concept of the penalty " by ... SPEED EXECESO .


Limited speed : It is circular within generic or specific road .

Excessive speed : It is circular without regard to weather, traffic, road condition ... etc . , and that may pose a risk.

Speed Moderate It is circular , taking into account the weather conditions , traffic, the state of the road ... etc .





Cases in which we have moderated the speed:



When in the vicinity of the road for pedestrians , especially if it comes to children , the elderly , blind ... or animals.

As we approach cycles and in the vicinity of steps for pedestrians unregulated by traffic lights or traffic agents .

buildings in the sections with immediate access to the track.

As we approach a bus stop situation .

Out of town in approaching vehicles stopped in the driveway.

When driving on slippery pavement or may splash to road users .

When approaching intersections where not enjoy priority .

At the junction with another vehicle, when circumstances are at risk ( narrow road , raining ... etc. ).

If glare.

In case of fog dense, Rain intense snowfallOr clouds of dust or smoke.





Maximum and minimum speeds that we must respect , according to the vehicle and road type :







Freeway / Highway Via Aut / Conv . 1st Rest of Conv .

Cars and motorcycles max. : 120 / min. : 60 max. : 100 / min. : 50 max. : 90 / min. : 45

Buses and vh . mixed max. : 100 / min. : 60 max. : 90 / Min . : 45 max. : 80 / min. : 40

Trucks and aut . trailer up to 750 kg. max. : 90 / min. : 60 max. : 80 / min. : 40 max. : 70 / min. : 35

Auto. + trailer of 750 kg. max. : 80 / min. : 60 max. : 80 / min. : 40 max. : 70 / min. : 35





Clarifications to the speed chart :





* Conventional 1st are those that meet any of these characteristics : That having shoulder paved with width less than 1.50 m. or more than one lane for any the senses of movement.

* The cars and motorcyclesMay exceed the maximum speed (not the lowest) , at 20 km / h , when overtaking other vehicles, when they circulate lower speed the maximum in cars or conventional ways (Any conventional).





Other speed limits :





* Vehicles drawn by a driver (cycles , mopeds etc ... . ) The human passage .

* Animal-drawn vehicles : Of the trot.

* cycles , mopeds and vehicles for handicapped persons : 45km / h. (Cycles can exceed the max speed . on steep slopes )

* novice drivers : 80 km / h.





* A limitation of speed (or any other regulatory ) placed in the vertical or side one of "Principle of town ", affects the whole village.

* A limitation of speed or recommendation, placed in the vertical of another danger, stop passing affect the hazard.

* A speed limit on a road located without priorityCeases to affect the exit of an intersection with a path Priority.











Distance between vehicles :





* Drivers are required to maintain Two types of distance with circulating ahead:



Safety distance: That allows us to stop our vehicle without colliding with the front, if the brake abruptly . All vehicles must stop this distance in all circumstances , both within and outside the village.

Distance of flow : We must leave , in addition to security, With which it circulates before , if not indicated our intention to overtake. The distance should be at least 50 m for vehicles and vehicle combinations , as MMA exceed 3,500 kg. or longer than 10 meters , but you must keep in mind that any vehicle must maintain a distance of fluency ...:

In town.

Where prohibited overtaking.

Where there is more than one lane to our consciousness.

Where traffic was saturated.