Missouri permit test: speed limits & control

Posted and basic speed laws, statutory limits and adjusting speed to conditions. 5 questions.

Question 1 of 5
Speed limits & controlMissouri rule

Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Missouri city, town or village?

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Sample speed limits & control questions

  1. Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Missouri city, town or village?

    • A 25 mph
    • B 20 mph
    • C 30 mph
    • D 35 mph
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    A. 25 mph

    The speed limit in any Missouri city, town or village is 25 mph unless a different limit is posted. Lower speeds give you time to react to pedestrians, cross traffic and parked cars.

    Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 52

  2. Unless a sign shows another limit, what is the maximum speed on Missouri's lettered roads?

    • A 55 mph
    • B 45 mph
    • C 60 mph
    • D 65 mph
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    A. 55 mph

    Missouri's guide lists 55 mph for lettered roads, 60 mph for other roads outside urbanized areas, and 65 mph for rural expressways. Posted signs can set different limits.

    Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 52

  3. Under normal conditions, what is the slowest you may legally drive on a Missouri interstate?

    • A 30 mph
    • B 45 mph
    • C 40 mph
    • D 55 mph
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    C. 40 mph

    You may not drive slower than 40 mph on Missouri interstates in normal conditions. If that is too fast for you, use another route; driving too slowly causes crashes too.

    Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 52

  4. What does a posted speed limit sign tell you?

    • A The speed you must drive at all times
    • B The minimum speed allowed on that road
    • C A suggested speed that you may exceed in good weather
    • D The maximum speed allowed in ideal conditions
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    D. The maximum speed allowed in ideal conditions

    A speed limit is the maximum allowed in ideal conditions. Hills, curves, slippery roads, poor visibility and pedestrians may make it unsafe, and by law you must slow down when conditions demand it.

    Source: Missouri Driver Guide, page 52