PureCar
Mandatory Category B module

Module 9: Speed awareness

Understand that the legal limit is a maximum, not a target, and match speed to visibility, grip and risk.

What this module covers

These are the official DVA topic headings for this part of the Category B Programme of Training.

Speed limits
Road and traffic conditions
Rural roads
Consequences of speeding

How to work on this module

Use the official Logbook for the formal record and sign-off. These PureCar prompts are for practice planning.

1

Identify the speed limit from signs and road context.

2

Practise choosing lower speeds on bends, narrow roads and poor surfaces.

3

Use the stopping-distance trainer to connect speed with stopping space.

Reviewed against official Northern Ireland guidanceInformation checked 21 September 2026.
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