Mississippi permit test: speed limits & control
Posted and basic speed laws, statutory limits and adjusting speed to conditions. 5 questions.
What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Mississippi interstates?
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Sample speed limits & control questions
What is the maximum speed limit for passenger cars on Mississippi interstates?
- A 60 mph
- B 70 mph
- C 65 mph
- D 75 mph
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B. 70 mph
Mississippi interstates have a 70 mph maximum and a 40 mph minimum, day and night. Remember that limits are for ideal conditions.
What is the usual maximum speed on a four-lane state or U.S. highway in Mississippi?
- A 65 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 60 mph
- D 70 mph
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A. 65 mph
Mississippi's usual limits are 70 mph on interstates, 65 mph on four-lane state and U.S. highways, 55 mph on two-lane highways and 50 mph on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
What is the usual maximum speed on a two-lane state or U.S. highway in Mississippi?
- A 45 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 50 mph
- D 65 mph
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B. 55 mph
Two-lane state and U.S. highways usually have a 55 mph limit. Always check posted signs, because limits may change.
What is the maximum speed limit on the Natchez Trace Parkway?
- A 65 mph
- B 45 mph
- C 50 mph
- D 55 mph
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C. 50 mph
The Natchez Trace Parkway, run by the National Park Service, has a 50 mph maximum unless lower speeds are posted. Radar is used there.