TX DMV Speed Limits and Speed Management 2

Question 1

Which factor does NOT legally justify driving below the posted speed limit in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Personal preference to drive slowly

Answer

Drivers must reduce speed for hazardous conditions, but personal preference alone is not a legal justification — only genuine road, weather, or traffic conditions matter.

Question 2

When approaching and driving through a Texas highway construction zone, how are speed limits typically affected?

Accepted Answer

Speed limits are reduced and fines are doubled for violations

Answer

Texas law reduces speed limits in active construction zones and doubles fines for speeding violations to protect workers.

Question 3

An advisory speed sign (yellow sign with a speed number) on a curve indicates:

Accepted Answer

The recommended safe speed for the curve under normal conditions

Answer

Yellow advisory speed signs on curves indicate the recommended safe speed under normal conditions; they are not legal maximum speed limits but are important safety guidance.

Question 4

In Texas, urban interstates (within city limits) typically carry a maximum speed limit of:

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Answer

Most Texas urban interstate sections are posted at 70 mph, though this can vary by municipality and specific road conditions.

Question 5

If a speed limit sign is missing on a Texas business district street, the applicable default speed limit is:

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Answer

Texas Transportation Code sets 30 mph as the default speed limit in business districts when no limit is otherwise posted.

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TX DMV Speed Limits and Speed Management 2