Utah Permit Test: Speed Limits Practice Questions

Correct answer: 25 mph

Where no sign or special hazard exists, 25 mph is permitted in any business or residential area.

Source: Section 9: Rules of the Road – E. Speed

Correct answer: 20 mph

20 mph is the limit when passing a school building or grounds during recess or while children go to or leave school.

Source: Section 9: Rules of the Road – E. Speed

Correct answer: 65, 70, 75 or 80 mph as posted

Rural interstates are posted at 65/70/75/80 mph, with transition zones marked by pavement markings and signs.

Source: Section 9: Rules of the Road – E. Speed

Correct answer: Never drive faster than is reasonable and prudent for conditions

The basic speed law says you may never drive faster than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions.

Source: Section 9: Rules of the Road – E. Speed

Correct answer: 10 mph

Driving on an icy road at 10 mph, or on a rainy open highway at night at 25 mph, may be too fast.

Source: Section 9: Rules of the Road – E. Speed

Correct answer: Yes, for impeding the normal flow of traffic

Don't drive so slowly that you become a danger; officers may cite you for impeding the normal flow of traffic.

Source: Section 9: Rules of the Road – E. Speed

Correct answer: No

Drive at a speed similar to traffic, but you may not legally drive faster than the posted limit, including when getting off the freeway.

Source: Section 9: Rules of the Road – B. Freeway Driving

Correct answer: At least twice the regular fine

The courts are required to fine a driver who speeds in a highway construction zone at least twice the regular speeding fine.

Source: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges – G. Highway Work Zones

Correct answer: By at least two seconds

Increase your following distance at night by at least two seconds.

Source: Section 11: Distractions and Driving Challenges – J. Night Driving