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Speed Limits and Speed Management Flashcards

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  1. What is the default speed limit in a residential district in Louisiana if no speed limit sign is posted?

    Answer: 25 mph

    In Louisiana, the default speed limit in a residential district is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

  2. What is the typical posted speed limit in a school zone when children are present in Louisiana?

    Answer: 20 mph

    Louisiana school zones typically have a 20 mph speed limit when children are present or when flashing lights are active.

  3. What is the default speed limit in a Louisiana business district if no speed limit sign is posted?

    Answer: 25 mph

    The default speed limit in a business district in Louisiana is 25 mph when no posted speed limit sign is present.

  4. On a rural two-lane highway in Louisiana with no posted speed limit, what is the maximum legal speed?

    Answer: 55 mph

    The default speed limit on most rural highways in Louisiana where no limit is posted is 55 mph.

  5. When driving near a hospital, what speed limit typically applies in Louisiana?

    Answer: 20 mph

    Hospital zones in Louisiana typically have a reduced speed limit of 20 mph to protect patients, staff, and pedestrians.

  6. What does it mean to drive at a speed that is 'reasonable and prudent' under Louisiana law?

    Answer: Driving at a speed safe for current road, weather, and traffic conditions

    Reasonable and prudent means adjusting your speed to be safe given actual conditions, even if below the posted limit.

  7. On an interstate highway in Louisiana, what is the maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles in rural areas?

    Answer: 70 mph

    Louisiana's maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways for passenger vehicles is 70 mph.

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