A driver turns onto a street in a residential neighborhood where no speed limit signs are … — DMV Permit Practice Test

A driver turns onto a street in a residential neighborhood where no speed limit signs are posted. Which of the following is the standard statutory speed limit for a residential district?

$25\text{ mph}$ Answer
B
$35\text{ mph}$
C
$15\text{ mph}$
D
$45\text{ mph}$

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The standard statutory speed limit for an unposted residential district is

25\text{ mph}

In standard traffic law, unless posted otherwise, the statutory maximum speed limit for a residential district is

25\text{ mph}

Step-by-Step Solution

Identify the type of area described in the scenario.

The scenario specifies an unposted residential neighborhood.

Statutory speed limits apply automatically based on road type when no explicit speed limit signs are posted.

Recall the standard statutory speed limit for residential areas.

The statutory limit for residential districts is

25\text{ mph}

Traffic laws establish

25\text{ mph}

as the baseline safety speed for residential zones to protect pedestrians and local residents.

Key Concept

Statutory Speed Limits in Residential Zones

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