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Speed limit changes ahead
The speed limit changes ahead (here, to 60 km/h). Be ready to adjust your speed.
3 practice questions use this sign.
Practice questions with this sign
What does this sign mean?
- The road ends in 60 m.
- Go straight only, at 60 km/h.
- The minimum speed ahead is 60 km/h.
- The speed limit changes to 60 km/h ahead. (Correct answer)
Explanation: The arrow above the number warns that a new speed limit begins ahead. Be ready to adjust your speed.
You pass this sign. What should you do?
- Get ready to obey the 60 km/h limit where it begins. (Correct answer)
- Ignore it; it applies only to trucks.
- Stop and check for traffic ahead.
- Change to the left lane right away.
Explanation: This sign gives advance notice that the speed limit changes ahead. Adjust your speed so you obey the new limit when you reach it.
How is this sign different from a sign that says MAXIMUM 60?
- This one is a minimum speed; MAXIMUM 60 is a maximum.
- This one warns that the 60 km/h limit starts ahead; MAXIMUM 60 means it applies now. (Correct answer)
- This one applies only to trucks.
- There is no difference.
Explanation: The arrow above the number gives advance notice of a new limit. The MAXIMUM sign marks where that limit is in effect.