Speed of traffic — Maine Permit Test

Cars moving in the same lane at the same speed cannot hit one another; crashes tend to happen when one driver goes faster or slower than the rest of traffic.

The car weaving past everyone, or crawling in front of them, is the one others run into.

Cars moving in the same lane at the same speed cannot hit one another. Accidents tend to happen when one driver is going faster or slower than other cars on the road.

Speeding saves no more than a few minutes out of an hour's drive, while every car you pass adds a chance of a crash.

The risk of passing car after car adds up, and the time saved does not.

Also, speeding does not save more than a few minutes out of an hour's drive time.

If many cars are pulling out to pass you, even at the posted speed, you could slow a bit or pull over to the right so they can pass safely.

A long line of cars stuck behind you will start passing where it is not safe.

If many cars are pulling out to pass you, even though you are driving at the posted speed, you could slow up a bit or pull over to the right side so you can be passed safely.

When you turn off a road at an intersection or driveway, try not to slow too early or too much (below 5 to 10 mph); slowing way down increases your chances of being hit from behind.

The driver behind expects you to keep rolling into the turn, not to nearly stop in the lane.

When you turn off a road at an intersection or driveway, try not to slow too early or go too slowly

When you see a warning sign, reduce your speed so you have time to react if there is trouble.

The sign is the only notice you get of the sharp bend or hidden driveway ahead.

There are many signs that warn you of danger ahead. If you see these signs, you should reduce your speed. Then you will have time to react if there is trouble.

When do crashes tend to happen, according to the manual?

When one car is faster or slower than others. The car weaving past everyone, or crawling in front of them, is the one others run into. Maine Driver’s License Manual, p.83: “Cars moving in the same lane at the same speed cannot hit one another. Accidents tend to happen when one driver is going faster or slower than other cars on the road.”