DONE - ★ Posted Speed Limit 1 - Defensive Driving, Traffic School, Drivers Ed Test Answers

Do not exceed the speed limit or drive slower than the_______.
A.) vehicle behind you
B.) minimum speed limit
C.) vehicle to your left
D.) vehicle in front of you

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minimum speed limit

The Basic Speed Law:
A.) allows drivers to drive at any speed they reasonably believe to be safe under the circumstances.
B.) requires that drivers reduce their speed if driving conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits.
C.) establishes a 55 mph speed limit.
D.) provides the minimum speed limits for vehicles.

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requires that drivers reduce their speed if driving conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits.

The State has a Basic Speed Law which says
A.) you must drive at a safe speed, regardless of the posted speed limit
B.) you must never exceed the speed limit by 10 mph
C.) you must stay within 5 mph of the posted speed limit
D.) you must not drive 5 mph under the posted speed limit
E.) you must use the fast lane if you exceed the speed limit

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you must drive at a safe speed, regardless of the posted speed limit

According to the basic speed law, if conditions make it unsafe to follow posted speed limits, you should:
A.) reduce your speed to less than the maximum posted speed limit
B.) maintain your speed as close to the maximum posted speed limit
C.) increase your speed to more than the maximum posted speed limit
D.) increase your speed to more than the minimum posted speed limit

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Reduce your speed to less than the maximum posted speed limit Explanation: Always adjust your speed to account for road conditions(poor visibility due to hail, rain, dust, road debris, so you don't put yourself in unsafe situations.

The rule that says "Do not go faster than is safe for conditions" is known as the ___________
➜ The rule that says “Do not go faster than is safe for conditions” is known as the ___
A.) extreme caution rule.
B.) slow down rule.
C.) basic speed rule.

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basic speed rule.

The factors you should consider when selecting the speed of your vehicle are:
A.) posted maximum speed limit
B.) vehicle and cargo
C.) both
D.) neither

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both

You are driving too slow if you:
➜ You are driving too slowly if you
A.) None of the above. You can drive as slow as you want
B.) Block other vehicles moving at normal safe speed
C.) Do not pass other cars often
D.) Drive slower than 40 miles per hour on any highway

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Block other vehicles moving at normal safe speed

True or false: Driving too slow can be as dangerous as driving too fast.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

On an icy road, you should reduce your speed
A.) by 10 miles per hour.
B.) by one-third.
C.) by one-half.
D.) to a crawl.

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to a crawl.

The safest speed is one that __________
A.) allows you to keep up with other traffic.
B.) is posted for the worse conditions.
C.) one that allows you to have complete control of your vehicle.
D.) all of the above

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one that allows you to have complete control of your vehicle.

The driver should reduce speed when traveling on a narrow or winding roadway.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

The speed limit in a residential district is ______ unless otherwise.
A.) 20 MPH
B.) 15 MPH
C.) 25 MPH
D.) 35 MPH

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25 MPH

What is the speed limit in a rural residential district?
A.) 20 MPH
B.) 15 MPH
C.) 25 MPH
D.) 35 MPH

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35 MPH

At Blind intersections and alleys the speed limit is:
A.) 5 MPH
B.) 40 MPH
C.) 15 MPH

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15 MPH

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
➜ Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a residential area?
A.) 15 miles per hour
B.) 25 miles per hour
C.) 30 miles per hour
D.) 35 miles per hour
E.) 60 mph

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30 miles per hour

If you are driving in a business or residential area and there are no posted speed limits, you may drive no faster than 30 miles per hour unless the county or municipality has a lower speed limit for non-posted areas.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

If the posted interstate speed limit is 70 miles per hour, you must maintain a speed of at least ______ miles per hour unless driving conditions do not permit safely driving at that minimum speed.
A.) 30 mph
B.) 40 mph
C.) 50 mph
D.) None of the above

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50 mph

Two-lane, undivided highways have a speed limit of ______.
A.) 45 mph
B.) 35 mph
C.) 65 mph
D.) 55 mph

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55 mph

At all times, motor vehicle operators should drive at speeds where the vehicle is under control and is in conjunction with speed limits.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

_____________________ may sometimes require a temporary maximum speed limit differing from the usual posted limit.
A.) SUVs
B.) Fridays
C.) Parking lots
D.) Construction zones

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Construction zones

What is the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway on a clear day? in a rural area?
➜ On a clear day the maximum speed limit on an interstate highway is:
A.) 65 mph
B.) 75 mph
C.) 70 mph
D.) 60 mph

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70 mph

Speed limits indicate the fastest speed you may drive under __________ conditions.
A.) average
B.) the worst
C.) ideal
D.) none of the above
E.) ideal

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ideal

What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on a two-lane highway during the day time?
➜ What is the speed limit for a passenger car on two-lane highway during the daytime:
A.) 55 miles per hour
B.) 70 miles per hour
C.) 60 miles per hour
D.) 65 miles per hour

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55 miles per hour

Does a posted speed limit of 65 mph mean that you may drive 65 mph on that highway under all conditions?
A.) No.
B.) Yes.

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No.

Speed humps and speed tables are effective speed reduction measures because ___________
A.) they allow traffic to proceed at the speed limit.
B.) speeders will launch off the far end and land hard, possibly damaging their vehicle.
C.) Both A&B

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they allow traffic to proceed at the speed limit

Standard speed limit for in city driving, residential and business areas is _______ mph.
ANSWER: 30

The speed limit is posted in most areas, but, if not, the _________ speed limit will be in effect.
Answer: B. default

You are driving along an expressway with a speed limit of 70 mph. Which of the following is true about this road's minimum speed limit?
ANSWER: The minimum speed limit for any 70 mph expressway is 50 mph unless otherwise signed

Annual traffic fatalities were higher in the previous decade with interstate speeds of 60 miles per hour than now with interstate speeds of 70 miles per hour. therefore, the faster you drive, the safer you will be. what is the possible misuses of misinterpretations may exist for the statement
Answer: The statistics ignore the effect of safer automobiles and mandatory seat belt laws.