MN DMV Speed Limits and Safe Following Distance

Question 1

What is the default speed limit in a Minnesota urban district (city or town) unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Answer

25 mph

Answer

35 mph

Answer

20 mph

Question 2

In Minnesota, what is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Answer

65 mph

Answer

75 mph

Answer

60 mph

Question 3

Under Minnesota law, what is the 'basic speed rule'?

Accepted Answer

Never drive faster than what is safe for current conditions, even below the posted limit

Answer

Always drive at the posted speed limit

Answer

Speed limits only apply during daytime hours

Answer

The speed limit is a minimum, not a maximum

Question 4

What is the typical speed limit in a Minnesota school zone when children are present?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

15 mph

Answer

25 mph

Answer

10 mph

Question 5

In Minnesota, the safe following distance rule recommends at least how many seconds of following distance in normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

Answer

1 second

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

4 seconds

Question 6

When driving in heavy rain or fog in Minnesota, you should increase your following distance to at least:

Accepted Answer

6 seconds

Answer

4 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Answer

8 seconds