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No; overtaking does not authorise exceeding the limit.
No. Overtaking does not allow adding 20 km/h to the limit, for either motorcycles or cars. Respect the applicable limit and adapt speed to conditions. At the same reaction time, higher speed increases distance travelled before acting and stopping distance; it does not mean speed itself shortens the rider’s reaction time.
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Yes, only motorcycles may add 20 km/h.
No; overtaking does not authorise exceeding the limit.
Yes, both cars and motorcycles may add 20 km/h.
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Glossary terms in this question
Conventional road
Interurban road that is not a motorway, dual carriageway or expressway.
Reaction time
Time from when the driver perceives a hazard until they act on the controls.
Overtaking
Manoeuvre of passing another vehicle going the same direction, temporarily using the opposing lane or a free lane.
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