Speed & Space Management

Study questions with answers

12 sample Speed & Space Management questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. Besides obeying the posted limit, when should a driver slow down further?

   Correct answer: When approaching intersections, curves, or hilltops

   Reduce speed below the limit when nearing intersections, curves, hillcrests, or narrow winding roads, and in poor weather or road conditions.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

2. 2. You may not turn around on a curve or hill unless you can see how far in each direction?

   Correct answer: 500 feet

   A U-turn on a hill or curve is allowed only when you have a clear view of at least 500 feet in every direction.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — U-Turns

3. 3. What is the default speed limit in an alley?

   Correct answer: 15 mph

   Alleys have a default speed limit of 15 mph.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

4. 4. Unless posted differently, the default speed limit in a city or town is what?

   Correct answer: 30 mph

   The standard limit in city and town areas is 30 mph unless another limit is posted.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

5. 5. When required to stop for a train or lowered gate, you must stop within what range of the nearest rail?

   Correct answer: Between 15 and 50 feet

   Stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail when a signal, gate, or approaching train requires it.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Railroad Crossing

6. 6. Unless otherwise posted, four-lane highways in Illinois have what default speed limit?

   Correct answer: 65 mph

   Highways with four lanes default to 65 mph unless posted otherwise.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

7. 7. Even when no minimum speed is posted, a driver should avoid doing what?

   Correct answer: Driving so slowly that normal traffic is blocked

   You should not drive so slowly that you interfere with the normal flow of traffic, even where no minimum limit is posted.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

8. 8. On other highways and rural roads not otherwise posted, the default speed limit is what?

   Correct answer: 55 mph

   Other highways and rural areas default to 55 mph unless a different limit is posted.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

9. 9. A reduced-speed school zone limit applies during what hours on school days?

   Correct answer: On school days, from 6:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., when children are present

   Reduced school-zone speeds take effect on days school is in session, typically from 6:30 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon, while children are around and signs are posted; the hours can vary.

   Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — School Zones

10. 10. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on Illinois interstates and tollways is what?

    Correct answer: 70 mph

    Interstates and tollways carry a default limit of 70 mph unless signs show otherwise.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

11. 11. In a posted school zone on a school day when children are present, the speed limit is what?

    Correct answer: 20 mph

    The school-zone limit of 20 mph applies on school days from 6:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. when youngsters are present and the signs are posted.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Speed Limits

12. 12. How must you follow the posted speed limit in a highway construction zone?

    Correct answer: At all times, day or night, whether or not workers are present

    A work-zone speed limit is in force around the clock, every day of the week, whether or not workers are on site.

    Source: Illinois Rules of the Road — Construction Zones