Basic speed limit outside a city: The default maximum speed allowed on a primary highway outside a city, town, or village, unless otherwise indicated by signage. AUTHOR (date): "The basic speed limit outside a city, town or village on a primary highway is 100 km/h unless otherwise posted."
Primary highway speed limit: The standard speed limit set for main roads that connect urban areas, typically 100 km/h unless specific signs specify a different limit.
Posted speed limit exceptions: Specific speed limits that are indicated by traffic signs which override the default basic speed limit. Drivers must obey these posted limits at all times, including when passing other vehicles.
The basic speed limit outside a city, town, or village on a primary highway is 100 km/h unless a different limit is posted. Drivers are never permitted to exceed the posted speed limit, regardless of whether they are passing other vehicles or not. Additionally, school zone speed limits are enforced during designated hours on school days and must be strictly obeyed to ensure safety.
1. When overtaking a large truck on a highway, what is the safest way to ensure you can return to your lane?
2. How does shoulder checking differ from using mirrors during backing procedures?
3. What is the key property of a single solid white line on the road?
Speed limit outside city
100 km/h unless posted otherwise.
Primary highway speed limit
Typically 100 km/h unless signs specify.
Posted speed limit exceptions
Override default limits; obey posted signs.
Backing vehicle procedures
Use shoulder checks and mirrors for safe reversing.
Shoulder checking — purpose?
To see blind spots before lane changes or turns.
Traffic light right-turn arrow
Permits turn without stopping when green.
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