Module 12: Speed management
Managing your speed
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What you will learn
Keep a legal, steady speed that suits the conditions.
- Checking the limit
- Adjusting for hazards
- Curves and advisory speeds
Know the limit
LawWatch for speed limit signs and remember the current limit. Check your speedometer regularly, especially after a limit changes.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Curves
Safe-driving adviceDo most of your braking before a curve while the car is straight. Use signs as a guide – they are for good conditions.
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- Know and obey the limit.
- Brake before curves.
- Advisory speeds are for ideal conditions.
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- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi