"To set the speed" means to determine or establish how fast something should go or progress.
Sentences with «to set the speed»
But setting a speed limit on cargo ships has been an elusive goal for port cities because shipping traffic is regulated internationally. (scientificamerican.com)
I'm not setting any speed records and I have no desire to, but I am running for me and doing it on my terms and I think that makes all the difference. (crunchydomesticgoddess.com)
A driver - set speed limitation system is standard equipment and this can be supplemented by an optional speed limit information function. (euroncap.com)