Which of the following is true about speed limits on highways?

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Higher speeds contribute to more deaths and more severe injuries.

Every interstate has a speed lane where you can go faster than the posted speed limit.

Speed limits are limits a driver must obey regardless of weather or road conditions.

Law enforcement does not stop a driver unless a driver is going more than 10 mph over the speed limit.

Answer 1

The statement that is true about speed limits on highways is:

Higher speeds contribute to more deaths and more severe injuries.

This statement is supported by research which shows that higher speeds can lead to increased risk of crashes and more severe outcomes in the event of a crash. The other statements are either false or misleading. For example, there is no designated speed lane where drivers can exceed the posted speed limit, speed limits are typically adjusted for weather and road conditions, and law enforcement can stop drivers for speeding regardless of whether they are going more than 10 mph over the limit.