Limited or reduced visibility? How to make the difference?
One of the most difficult question, in the official theory driving tests is about „reduced visibility“.
- So do we know what is the difference between „reduced visibility“ and „limited visibility“?
- What driving rules should be applied in conditions of reduced visibility?
- What driving rules should be applied in case of limited visibility?
Reduced visibility
„Driving in fog, rain, heavy snow, dusk or hail can greatly reduce driver’s visibility“ .
![]() reduced visibility due fog |
![]() reduced visibility due heavy snow |
![]() reduced visibility due dust |
![]() reduced visibility due dusk |
Driving rules in reduced visibility conditions and hight reduced visibility below 50 m.
https://www.gemplers.com/docs/tailgate-training-tip-sheets/87-driving-visibility-en.pdf
Limited visibility
„Limited visibility“ occur in conditions of steep, hill, turns and other obstacles that can obstruct the visibility of the driver.
![]() limited visibility due steep and turn (hairpin bend) |
![]() limited visibility due turn (hairpin bend) |
![]() limited visibility due steep, hill |
![]() limited visibility due obstacle (big truck) on the road |
![]() limited visibility due to specific road turn |
Driving rules in limited visibility conditions.
Driving rules in reduced visibility conditions.