NC DMV Speed Limits and Speed Management

Question 1

What is the default speed limit in a municipality (urban area) in North Carolina where no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

35 mph

Answer

NC law sets the default speed limit at 35 mph in municipalities unless a different limit is posted.

Question 2

What is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways in North Carolina?

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Answer

North Carolina allows a maximum speed of 70 mph on rural interstate highways unless a lower limit is posted.

Question 3

What is the default speed limit on non-interstate rural highways in North Carolina when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

Answer

The default speed limit on non-interstate rural highways in NC is 55 mph when no sign is posted.

Question 4

What is the required speed limit in a school zone in North Carolina when children are present?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

North Carolina requires drivers to reduce speed to 25 mph in school zones when children are present.

Question 5

According to North Carolina's Basic Speed Law, what ultimately determines whether your driving speed is lawful?

Accepted Answer

Driving at a speed reasonable and prudent for current conditions

Answer

NC's Basic Speed Law requires operating at a speed that is reasonable and prudent based on existing road, weather, and traffic conditions.

(NC DMV) North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test