Cab24 Akademie

Speed, following distance and stopping distance

General and signed speed limits, appropriate speed, following distance, and reaction, braking and stopping distance according to the rules of thumb.

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From the key facts

  • General speed limits: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h outside built-up areas, 100 km/h on expressways, 120 km/h on motorways (VRV art. 4a para. 1).
  • You must always be able to stop within the distance you can see, and where passing oncoming traffic is difficult, within half that distance (VRV art. 4 para. 1).

All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.

Legal references for this topic

The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:

  • VRV art. 4, 4a, 5, 12, 29, 42, 72
  • SVG art. 26, 32, 34
  • SSV art. 45

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Basic theory for motorcycle and moped: signs, right of way, speed, riding technique – with one or two correct answers, as in the exam.

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