BMV Speed Limits and Following Distance

Question 1

What is the typical default speed limit in an urban/residential area in most U.S. states when no posted sign is present?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

35 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

55 mph

Question 2

What is the standard maximum speed limit on most interstate highways in the United States?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

65 mph

Answer

75 mph

Question 3

The 'two-second rule' is used to maintain a safe following distance. How is it applied?

Accepted Answer

Count two seconds from when the car ahead passes a fixed point until you pass it

Answer

Stay two car lengths behind at all times

Answer

Leave two feet of space for every 10 mph

Answer

Count two seconds after the car ahead brakes before you brake

Question 4

Under wet or slippery road conditions, how should you adjust your following distance?

Accepted Answer

Double it to at least four seconds

Answer

Keep the same distance

Answer

Reduce it to stop faster

Answer

Follow one second closer to see brake lights sooner

Question 5

In a school zone with children present, what speed limit is most commonly posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

35 mph

Answer

45 mph

Question 6

What does 'prima facie' speed limit mean?

Accepted Answer

A presumed reasonable speed that can be challenged if conditions warranted a different speed

Answer

A speed limit that is absolute and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances

Answer

The speed limit printed on green highway signs

Answer

A speed limit applied only to commercial trucks

Question 7

If you are driving at 60 mph, approximately how many feet does your vehicle travel per second?

Accepted Answer

88 feet

Answer

44 feet

Answer

60 feet

Answer

120 feet