Speed Limits - Permit Practice Test

This Permit Practice Test addresses Speed Limits in Florida. To prepare for this practice test you should have reviewed Speed Limit Videos and Tutorials.

Below are questions about Speed Limits in Florida in the form of multiple choice just like on the Florida Permit Test. As you answer each question you will learn the correct answer so you can learn by taking the test.

1. Driving through a neighborhood what is the typical residential speed limit?

You should:

Residential speed limit is 20 mph unless otherwise posted.
Residential speed limit is 40 mph unless otherwise posted.
Residential speed limit is 30 mph unless otherwise posted.

2. While driving down a highway or street typically what is the speed limit?

The speed limit on streets and highways is 55 mph unless otherwise posted.
The speed limits on streets and highways is different.
40 mph is the speed limit on streets and highways.

3. Your need to get on what is considered a rural (not in a city) interstate but can’t remember the speed limit, what is it?

Rural interstate speed limit is 60 mph unless otherwise posted.
Rural interstate speed limit is 70 mph unless otherwise posted.
Rural interstate speed limit is 80 mph unless otherwise posted.

4. If you see a speed limit posted at 50 mph but it’s been raining do you need to adjust your speed?

No, the speed limit is set for good or bad weather conditions.
Yes, you should speed up in rainy weather.
Yes, adjust your speed (slow down) in bad weather.

5. What is speed limit in a School Zone?

School Zone speed limit is 15 mph unless otherwise posted.
School Zone speed limit is 20 mph unless otherwise posted.
School Zone speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

6. If you get caught speeding only 5 mph over the School Zone speed limit, will you get a smaller ticket fine?

No, the fine will be the same.
Yes, because its only 5 mph over the speed limit the fine amount is less.
No, if you go over the speed limit in a School Zone your traffic ticket fine is doubled.

7. As you start approaching a Construction Zone you should:

Look for the posted Construction Zone speed limit and adjust your speed.
If on the interstate the speed limit is the same in Construction Zones (70 mph.)
If in a residential area the speed limit is the same in Construction Zones (30 mph.)

8. If you’re at red light and the car next to you revs its engine and accelerates trying to get you to race you should:

Take a picture of them.
Get ready to race.
Ignore them and do not race.

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