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It reduces it, leaving less time to anticipate.
It reduces the time available before reaching the hazard and increases the distance travelled during reaction. Adapt speed to visibility, road and traffic. This does not mean every person has the same physiological reaction time or that road conditions are irrelevant.
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It has no effect at all, even with the same visible distance.
It reduces it, leaving less time to anticipate.
It always increases it by covering that distance faster.
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