When is it critical to adjust your driving speed?

Adjusting your driving speed when road conditions are poor is essential for ensuring safety on the road. Poor road conditions can include factors such as wet, icy, or muddy surfaces, visibility issues due to fog or heavy rain, and obstacles like debris or construction. In these situations, the normal speed limit may be unsafe, and reducing speed gives you more time to react to potential hazards, maintain control of the vehicle, and avoid accidents.

Daylight hours do provide better visibility, but this alone does not necessitate a speed adjustment unless accompanied by other risk factors. Driving at night presents unique challenges but is not the sole time for speed adjustments. While adhering to the speed limit is important, it’s equally critical to be flexible and adapt to changing conditions to ensure safe driving, which may sometimes mean driving below the posted limit during adverse conditions.