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What is the maximum speed limit in business or residence districts?
What is the maximum speed limit in business or residence districts?
- 55 miles per hour
- 30 miles per hour (correct)
- 25 miles per hour
- 40 miles per hour
What is the minimum speed limit on highways with at least four lanes that are part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways?
What is the minimum speed limit on highways with at least four lanes that are part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways?
- 40 miles per hour (correct)
- 60 miles per hour
- 50 miles per hour
- 30 miles per hour
Under what circumstances must a driver slow down?
Under what circumstances must a driver slow down?
- Only when approaching a curve
- When approaching an intersection, a curve, or a hill crest, and in other hazardous conditions (correct)
- Only when approaching an intersection
- Never, drivers should maintain a constant speed
What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus at any time?
What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus at any time?
In a residence district, what is the minimum speed limit that a county or municipality can set on local streets and highways?
In a residence district, what is the minimum speed limit that a county or municipality can set on local streets and highways?
When is a driver allowed to drive at a slow speed?
When is a driver allowed to drive at a slow speed?
What is the general rule for driving on highways?
What is the general rule for driving on highways?
What should a driver avoid doing?
What should a driver avoid doing?
Study Notes
Speed Limits on Highways
- Maximum speed limit in business or residence districts: 30 miles per hour
- Maximum speed limit in other locations: 55 miles per hour
- County or municipality can set a maximum speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour in residence districts after an investigation
Minimum Speed Limits
- Minimum speed limit on highways with four lanes or more: 40 miles per hour
- Minimum speed limit on highways with posted speed limit of 70 miles per hour: 50 miles per hour
Special Conditions
- School buses must not exceed posted speed limits at any time
- Drivers must reduce speed when:
- Approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing
- Approaching and going around a curve
- Approaching a hill crest
- Traveling upon a narrow or winding roadway
- A special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic, or due to weather or highway conditions
Minimum Speed Requirements
- Drivers must not drive at a speed that impedes or blocks normal traffic movement, except when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law
Work Zone Areas
- Drivers must not exceed posted maximum speed limit in work zone areas
Penalties
- Violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318
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Description
This quiz covers the laws and regulations related to speed limits on highways and streets. It includes rules for driving at a safe speed and avoiding collisions.
