Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:
|
25 mph.
|
|
|
20 mph.
|
|
|
30 mph.
|
|
|
50 mph.
|
Explanation
In residential districts, you shouldn't drive above 25 mph. This is the standard speed limit in many states because residential areas often have children playing, pedestrians crossing the street, pets, and vehicles entering or exiting driveways. These conditions increase the risk of sudden, unexpected hazards. Driving at or below 25 mph gives you more time to react safely. If a lower speed limit is posted, you are legally required to obey it. Always be alert and reduce your speed even further in poor visibility or heavy pedestrian areas.
Answer Statistics
🟡 This question is moderately difficult — 17.5% of our users answer it incorrectly.
Other questions in the same category: Speed Limits
Driving at excessive speed:Unless there is a speed limit sign stating otherwise, the maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles and motorcycles is ______ for unpaved roads.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for cars in a residential area is __ miles per hour.Why should speed be reduced below the posted speed limit?Drivers may exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle.In 55 MPH traffic you are least likely to be involved in a collision if you:The maximum speed limit on most California highways is:Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is:What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: