Cab24 Akademie

Speed, following distance and stopping distance

General and vehicle-specific maximum speeds, adapted speed, following distance, and reaction, braking and stopping distances with rules of thumb.

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From the key facts

  • General maximum speeds: 50 km/h inside built-up areas, 80 km/h outside built-up areas, 100 km/h on semi-motorways, 120 km/h on motorways (VRV art. 4a para. 1).
  • With a trailer: 80 km/h, on motorways and semi-motorways 100 km/h with trailers up to 3.5 t (VRV art. 5).

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, 35
  • SVG art. 26, 32, 34
  • SSV art. 45
  • OBV annex 1
  • VTS art. 62

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Basic theory for the Swiss learner's licence cat. B: signs, right of way, speed, vehicle, fitness to drive, assistance systems – with one or two correct answers, as in the exam.

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