BMV Speed Limits and Following Distance 2

Question 1

When driving in a construction zone with workers present, what should you typically do with your speed?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and obey posted reduced speed limit signs

Answer

Maintain your current speed to avoid disrupting traffic flow

Answer

Speed up to pass through quickly

Answer

Slow to 10 mph regardless of posted signs

Question 2

What is the maximum speed limit typically posted in a school zone when children are present and the school zone is active?

Accepted Answer

15 mph

Answer

10 mph

Answer

25 mph

Answer

30 mph

Question 3

Which factor does NOT affect a safe following distance?

Accepted Answer

Color of the vehicle ahead

Answer

Road conditions

Answer

Vehicle speed

Answer

Driver reaction time

Question 4

At highway speeds (65–70 mph), experts recommend increasing your following distance to at least how many seconds?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

4 seconds

Answer

6 seconds

Question 5

What is the purpose of the 'three-second rule' in adverse weather?

Accepted Answer

To ensure enough braking distance in reduced traction conditions

Answer

To time traffic light changes

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To calculate fuel economy at slow speeds

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To determine when to use high-beam headlights

Question 6

Speeding through a residential neighborhood is particularly dangerous because:

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians, children, and pets may enter the road unexpectedly

Answer

Residential roads have no lane markings

Answer

Traffic signals are absent in most neighborhoods

Answer

Speed limits there are advisory only

Question 7

A driver is traveling at 30 mph. Approximately how many feet will the vehicle travel during the driver's average reaction time of 1.5 seconds before braking begins?

Accepted Answer

66 feet

Answer

22 feet

Answer

33 feet

Answer

88 feet