Theory Mastery

Minimum speed: why this topic (currently) has no book citation here

What the exam asks here: Many practice bundles repeat a 'minimum speed' question with a specific figure and sometimes an accompanying law article, as if it came straight from this chapter.

14 minutes · 7 sections · 2 questions

The trap

Many learners think: This chapter (p.117-126) names a specific figure or law article for a legal minimum-speed duty.

The rule is: H04_wave0/SURVEY.md - none of the 5 actually opened pages (p.117-126) contains a citation about a minimum-speed law or a G3/A3 sign. What IS there (p.121-122) is a different, general topic: not driving unreasonably slowly

Challenge

Many practice bundles repeat a 'minimum speed' question with a specific figure and sometimes an accompanying law article, as if it came straight from this chapter. On the five pages of this chapter that were actually opened (p.117-126), however, that figure appears nowhere. The trap is not the topic itself — it is acting as if every figure you have seen somewhere is also grounded in this book.

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The model

No citation found (p.117-126) for a legal minimum-speed duty or a G3/A3 sign. What p.121-122 DOES contain is a DIFFERENT topic: a general call not to drive unreasonably slowly because it obstructs the traffic flow (paraphrase, per the h04_wave0 SURVEY — not a literal book quote). Do not confuse that general flow-obstruction duty with a specific, legally fixed minimum speed.

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Core

This atom exists to cover a real CBR topic — minimum speed, often tied to the G3 sign ('mandatory minimum speed') or to the rule that certain slow vehicles may not use the motorway — but this chapter's survey could not find any citation on p.117-126 covering that specific content. For two reasons, nothing with a number or a specific law article is taught here: 1. Zero-invention rule: inventing a figure or article number because it 'probably matches' is exactly the kind of error this whole chapter is trying to fix (see the braking-distance error elsewhere in this chapter, F2). 2. Wrong page, not wrong topic: the topic itself does exist in Dutch traffic law — it likely just belongs to a different chapter (for example the traffic-signs chapter) that has not yet been opened for this atom. What IS established is the adjacent, general topic on p.121-122: do not drive unreasonably slowly, because it obstructs other traffic. That is a courtesy/safety duty, not a specific minimum-speed figure, and is mentioned here only for orientation — it is not tested.

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Why it matters

This distinction protects you in two ways during the exam. First: if a question names a specific 'minimum speed' figure you have not seen anywhere in this chapter, that is a signal to be extra careful — not to accept it just because it 'sounds familiar'. Second: the confirmed rule — do not drive unreasonably slowly — is itself a real, frequently tested behavioural principle, and deserves your attention independent of any invented figure.

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Active recall

Which statement about this atom is correct?

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Teach back

Explain why this atom does not teach a specific minimum-speed figure, and which other, confirmed topic appears on p.121-122.

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Memory hook

No book citation p.117-126 for a minimum-speed law — so no figure, no article. Confirmed instead (different topic, p.121-122): do not drive unreasonably slowly.

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The picture

A3 – The maximum speed shown on the electronic signalling board applies
What to look at: A3 – The maximum speed shown on the electronic signalling board applies. The maximum speed shown on the electronic signalling board applies

Signs and law

Test yourself

An online practice question claims: 'On the left lane of the motorway a minimum speed of 60 km/u applies.' Does that figure appear on this chapter's pages (p.117-126) of your book?

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No citation found (p.117-126) for a legal minimum-speed duty or a G3/A3 sign. What p.121-122 DOES contain is a DIFFERENT topic: a general call not to drive unreasonably slowly because it obstructs the traffic flow (paraphrase, per the h04_wave0 SURVEY — not a literal book quote). Do not confuse that general flow-obstruction duty with a specific, legally fixed minimum speed.

Exam questions on this topic

Statement: on p.117-126 of this chapter there is a citation that fixes a specific minimum speed (in km/u) for the motorway.

  1. True
  2. False
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Correct answer: False

Why learners get this wrong: This chapter (p.117-126) names a specific figure or law article for a legal minimum-speed duty.

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Outside the built-up area near Hardenberg you are driving on a quiet road where 80 km/h is allowed. It is dry and you have good visibility. You are doing 50 km/h and a queue of cars is forming behind you. What do you do?

  1. You keep doing 50; you are well above the fixed minimum speed of 40 km/h
  2. You speed up to a suitable pace; driving unnecessarily slowly hinders the traffic flow
  3. You keep driving like this; slower is safer and whoever is in a hurry can overtake
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Correct answer: You speed up to a suitable pace; driving unnecessarily slowly hinders the traffic flow

False — you assume a fixed figure for the lowest permitted speed. The book gives no such figure. What the book does say: do not drive unnecessarily slowly, because that hinders the flow and invites risky overtaking

Why learners get this wrong: This chapter (p.117-126) names a specific figure or law article for a legal minimum-speed duty.

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Frequently asked questions

‘This chapter (p.117-126) names a specific figure or law article for a legal minimum-speed duty’ – is that true?

No. H04_wave0/SURVEY.md - none of the 5 actually opened pages (p.117-126) contains a citation about a minimum-speed law or a G3/A3 sign. What IS there (p.121-122) is a different, general topic: not driving unreasonably slowly

‘Driving slower is always safer; how far below the permitted speed you stay makes no difference to other traffic’ – is that true?

No. Do not drive unnecessarily slowly: it obstructs the flow of traffic. You adapt your speed to the road and the conditions, not as low as possible

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