MA DMV Speed Limits and Speeding Violations

Question 1

What is the default speed limit in a thickly settled or business district in Massachusetts when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Answer

10 mph

Answer

20 mph

Answer

45 mph

Question 2

What is the speed limit in a Massachusetts school zone when children are present or the zone is in effect?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

25 mph

Answer

30 mph

Question 3

What is the maximum posted speed limit on most Massachusetts interstate highways, including the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90)?

Accepted Answer

65 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

60 mph

Answer

70 mph

Question 4

What does the 'basic speed law' in Massachusetts require of all drivers?

Accepted Answer

Drive at a speed that is safe for current road, traffic, and weather conditions

Answer

Always drive at exactly the posted speed limit

Answer

Drive at least 10 mph below the posted limit in bad weather

Answer

Match the speed of surrounding traffic at all times

Question 5

What is the typical speed limit on rural state highways in Massachusetts when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

Answer

40 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

50 mph

Question 6

When approaching a school zone with flashing yellow lights in Massachusetts, what must a driver do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down to 20 mph and watch for children

Answer

Maintain current speed and proceed carefully

Answer

Stop completely and wait for lights to stop flashing

Answer

Yield only if children are directly in the roadway

Question 7

Under which circumstance is a driver allowed to legally exceed the posted speed limit in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstances — posted limits are absolute maximums

Answer

When passing a slow-moving vehicle on the highway

Answer

When running significantly behind schedule

Answer

When an emergency vehicle behind you needs to pass