Sample Speed Limits questions
An orange emblem with red reflective borders marks a slow-moving vehicle that can't go above what speed?
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25 mph
This emblem shows a vehicle that cannot exceed 25 mph, so slow down early.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem, p. 30
Advisory speeds are posted on curves and ramps. How should you treat them?
Ignore them in dry weather Apply them to trucks only Treat them as minimum speeds Do not exceed them
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Do not exceed them
Slowing to the advisory speed helps reduce the risk of a rollover.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Rollover, p. 42
Unless posted otherwise, what is the top speed on a rural interstate for a truck over 26,000 pounds declared gross weight?
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65 mph
Heavier trucks are held to 65 mph or the posted limit.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Rural Interstate Highway Speed Limits, p. 40
According to the Indiana manual's chart, about how far does a vehicle travel in one second at 55 mph?
About 25 feet About 200 feet About 80 feet About 50 feet
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About 80 feet
The chart lists 80.7 feet per second at 55 mph.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Braking and Following Distances, p. 41
Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on a rural Indiana state divided highway?
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60 mph
The limit on a rural state divided highway is 60 mph or the posted limit.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Rural Interstate Highway Speed Limits, p. 40
Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in an alley in Indiana?
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15 mph
Alleys have a limit of 15 mph or the posted limit.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Urban Speed Limits, p. 41
Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in most urban residential areas in Indiana?
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30 mph
The limit in most urban residential areas is 30 mph or the posted limit.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Urban Speed Limits, p. 41
When driving near a school during its posted zone hours, which limit applies?
The lower school zone limit The limit for school buses No limit if you are careful The regular road limit
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The lower school zone limit
Slow down to the lower posted limit. Zone hours commonly run from early morning to mid-afternoon on weekdays, or whenever beacons flash.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, School Zone Speed Limits, p. 41
How far below the area's maximum established limit are work site speed limits in Indiana?
At least 2 mph At least 10 mph At least 30 mph At least 5 mph
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At least 10 mph
Some work site limits apply only when flashing, and others apply at all times.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Reduced Speed Limits in Highway Work Zones, p. 41
Off interstates and state highways, what is the maximum speed for a school bus unless a lower limit is posted?
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40 mph
School buses are held to 40 mph on these roads unless the posted limit is lower.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, School Bus Speed Limits, p. 41
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026 (back cover), read 2026-11-08. Page numbers in facts are the ones printed in the manual; PDF page = printed page + 5. edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
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