Nebraska permit test: speed limits & control
Posted and basic speed laws, statutory limits and adjusting speed to conditions. 5 questions.
Unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Nebraska residential district?
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Sample speed limits & control questions
Unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in a Nebraska residential district?
- A 20 MPH
- B 30 MPH
- C 25 MPH
- D 35 MPH
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C. 25 MPH
Nebraska's default limit is 25 MPH in residential districts and 20 MPH in business districts. Posted signs can set a different limit, so watch for them.
Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed on a gravel road in Nebraska?
- A 50 MPH
- B 45 MPH
- C 55 MPH
- D 65 MPH
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A. 50 MPH
The default limit on any gravel or non-dustless road is 50 MPH. Loose gravel reduces traction, so you may need to drive even slower.
What is the maximum speed limit on Nebraska's rural interstate highways?
- A 65 MPH
- B 70 MPH
- C 75 MPH
- D 80 MPH
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C. 75 MPH
Rural interstate highways in Nebraska have a 75 MPH maximum. The interstate also has a 40 MPH minimum speed.
Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on Nebraska expressways and super-two highways that are part of the state highway system?
- A 65 MPH
- B 75 MPH
- C 70 MPH
- D 60 MPH
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C. 70 MPH
Expressways, super-two highways and freeways on the state highway system have a 70 MPH limit unless signs say otherwise. Other state highways default to 65 MPH.