To understand how Kolhberg's theory applies to real life moral dilemmas consider the following: You are running late to your college class and there is an important exam today. You know the teacher does not allow people to enter the classroom late on test day, nor does he allow make-up exams. You need the points from today's test to be able to earn the grade required for your particular course of study. Do you exceed the speed limit in an attempt to make it to class on time? Describe your reasoning and examine which level of moral functioning your reasoning is indicative