Speed Limits and Traffic Laws Flashcards
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What is the typical default speed limit in a residential area in the US when no sign is posted?
Answer: 25 mph
Most US states set a default residential speed limit of 25 mph when no speed limit sign is posted.
What does 'basic speed law' mean?
Answer: Never drive faster than is safe for conditions
The basic speed law requires drivers to never drive faster than is safe given current road, weather, and traffic conditions.
In a school zone when children are present, the typical speed limit is:
Answer: 15–25 mph
School zone speed limits generally range from 15 to 25 mph when children are present, depending on the state.
When must you always reduce your speed below the posted limit?
Answer: When road or weather conditions make the posted speed unsafe
Drivers must always reduce speed when conditions such as rain, fog, ice, or heavy traffic make the posted limit unsafe.
What is the national maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways in most states?
Answer: 75–80 mph
Most states allow 75–80 mph on rural interstates, though individual states set their own limits after the federal mandate was repealed.
Driving significantly below the minimum posted speed on a highway is:
Answer: A traffic violation in most states
Driving significantly below the minimum speed limit on highways creates hazards for other drivers and is a violation in most states.
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