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What is the speed limit for a rural interstate highway?
What is the speed limit for an urban interstate highway?
What is the speed limit for a non-divided state highway?
What is the speed limit for a county road?
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What is the speed limit for urban residential areas?
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What is the speed limit for an alley?
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What is the speed requirement for a work zone?
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What should you do when driving near a school zone?
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What is the maximum speed limit for a school bus when not on an interstate or state highway?
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Under what conditions should you drive under the posted speed limits?
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How should you enter a freeway?
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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.
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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!