Drive Right Companion - Delsea

NameDatespeed limit signs: Speed limit signs tell you how fast you may drive whendriving conditions are ideal.ideal: Ideal means the best. Ideal weather conditions are as follows: The sun isrnshining. You can see very far. There is no rain or snow. The roads are not wet orI I S PE E D 11slippery.basic speed law: When conditions are not ideal, the basic speed law says you mustdnve at a speed that is safe for existing conditions.maximum: Maximum means the most, the highest. Maximum speed limitmeans the fastest you are allowed to drive; under ideal conditions.minimum: Minimum means the least, the lowest. Minimum speed limit meansthe slowest you are allowed to drive, under ideal conditions.advisory speed limits: These are speed limits set for special conditions, such as sharpcurves.LIMIT25Speed limit signThink About ItFill in the blanks with one of the following:basic speed lawminimum speed limitadvisory speed limit1. When driving under dangerous weather conditions, you want to observe the2. When driving an expressway, you'll want to pay attention to the maximum speedlimit and themoving safely., which is set to keep traffic3. When approaching a curve, look for the -,which may be posted below a warning sign.school zone: Thls is a portion of a road near a school that is subject to special speed limits.crossing guard: This person gives directions in a school zone. You must obey thecrossing guard and stop when asked.construction zone: A construction zone is an area where something is being built orthe road is being repaired.12 Chapter 2 Signs, Signals, and Roadway Markings Unit 1 'The Driving Task