On an expressway where traffic is light and flowing smoothly, a car driver drove slower than the minimum speed to enjoy the scenery. Which statement about this is correct?
💡 Hint
On an expressway, driving slower than the minimum speed is prohibited just as driving faster than the maximum speed is (Article 17(3) of the Road Traffic Act). Recall what counts as an "unavoidable reason" for driving slowly, and do not think that lane choice or hazard lights remove this duty.
Answer: ②
Explanation
Article 17(3) of the Road Traffic Act prohibits driving slower than the minimum speed as well as faster than the maximum. Going below the minimum is allowed only when traffic is congested or for another unavoidable reason, and sightseeing is not one. A very slow car on an expressway can cause rear-end crashes, and neither lane choice nor hazard lights exempt the driver from this duty.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제17조 제3항