Traffic Rules: Speed Limits Quiz
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Traffic Rules: Speed Limits Quiz

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What is the speed limit for a rural interstate highway?

  • 70 miles per hour (correct)
  • 55 miles per hour
  • 15 miles per hour
  • 30 miles per hour
  • What is the speed limit for an urban interstate highway?

  • 70 miles per hour
  • 30 miles per hour
  • 55 miles per hour (correct)
  • 15 miles per hour
  • What is the speed limit for a non-divided state highway?

  • 30 miles per hour
  • 70 miles per hour
  • 55 miles per hour (correct)
  • 15 miles per hour
  • What is the speed limit for a county road?

    <p>55 miles per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed limit for urban residential areas?

    <p>30 miles per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed limit for an alley?

    <p>15 miles per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed requirement for a work zone?

    <p>10 miles per hour below maximum speed limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when driving near a school zone?

    <p>Slow down to the posted speed limit for the school zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus when not on an interstate or state highway?

    <p>40 miles per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions should you drive under the posted speed limits?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you enter a freeway?

    <p>At or near the speed of freeway traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a multi-lane roadway with a speed limit of 50 mph or greater, you must signal your intention to change lanes __________ ft in advance.

    <p>300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rural Interstate Highway

    • Speed limit for passenger vehicles is 70 miles per hour or the posted speed limit.

    Urban Interstate Highway

    • Maximum speed limit for vehicles is set at 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit.

    Non-Divided State Highway

    • Vehicles may not exceed a speed of 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit.

    County Roads

    • Similar to non-divided highways, vehicles cannot exceed 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit.

    Urban Residential Areas

    • In most urban residential environments, the speed limit is usually 30 miles per hour or the posted speed limit.

    Alleys

    • Maximum speed in alleys is restricted to 15 miles per hour or the posted speed limit.

    Work Zones

    • Speed limits in work areas are at least 10 miles per hour below the maximum speed limit, with strict adherence to posted limits required.

    School Zones

    • Drivers must reduce speed to the posted limit in school zones, typically ranging from 15 to 25 mph.

    School Bus Speed Limits

    • On non-interstate or non-state highways, max speed for school buses is 40 mph unless a lower limit is posted. On interstates or highways, the limit is 60 mph or the posted limit.

    Conditions for Driving Below Posted Speed Limits

    • Factors include bad weather, poor visibility, slick or icy roads, worn tires, unsafe vehicle conditions, impaired physical condition, and hazardous road surfaces.

    Entering Freeways

    • When entering a freeway, it is essential to match the speed of existing traffic.

    Lane Change Requirements

    • On multi-lane roadways with speed limits of 50 mph or greater, drivers must signal lane changes at least 300 feet in advance.

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    Test your knowledge on speed limits for various types of highways with this flashcard quiz. Learn the legal limits for rural and urban interstates, as well as non-divided state highways. Perfect for drivers looking to brush up on their traffic laws!

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