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Road signsQuestion 31 of 296
A white sign with the word MAXIMUM above the number 50.

The sign shows 50. The road is wet and fog is thick. What is the right speed?

  1. Below 50 km/h, as slow as the conditions need
  2. Exactly 50 km/h
  3. Up to 60 km/h
  4. 50 km/h or faster, to keep up with traffic
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Correct answer: Below 50 km/h, as slow as the conditions need

A speed sign shows the top speed in ideal conditions. In rain, fog or snow, drive slower.

Source: Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook (Service Nova Scotia, 2000, reprinted with revisions to 2017), Chapter 3, Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones: Examples of Signs and Their Meanings: Regulatory signs, page 90

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026