Speed Limits & Following Distance — Indiana
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Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | Indiana Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 34 (5% of 637 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (34)
1. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on a rural state divided highway is?
- 50 miles per hour
- 55 miles per hour
- 60 miles per hour ✓
- 65 miles per hour
Answer: C. 60 miles per hour
2. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit for a passenger vehicle on an interstate located outside of an urbanized area is?
- 50 miles per hour
- 55 miles per hour
- 60 miles per hour
- 70 miles per hour 64 CHAPTER 9 | Knowledge Exam Sample Questions ✓
Answer: D. 70 miles per hour 64 CHAPTER 9 | Knowledge Exam Sample Questions
3. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
- Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
- Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. ✓
- Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
- Keeps other drivers alert.
Answer: B. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
4. If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
- Follow the directions given by the crossing guard. ✓
- Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.
- Assume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.
- Follow rules that would be in place if no children were present.
Answer: A. Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.
5. Increase your following distance when:
- Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.
- Exiting an expressway.
- Following a motorcycle.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
6. The posted speed limit shows:
- Only a recommended driving speed.
- The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
- The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions. ✓
- The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.
Answer: C. The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
7. While driving, you come upon a sign displaying the words “Reduced speed, 35 mph." This means:
- That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign. ✓
- That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at the next speed limit sign.
- That you have plenty of time to slow down before the reduced speed zone.
- That you should reduce your speed to 35 mph, but only under poor weather conditions.
Answer: A. That the new 35 mph speed limit begins at this sign.
8. Many crashes are caused by:
- Drivers traveling too fast for conditions. ✓
- Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
- Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
- Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.
Answer: A. Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
9. Which statement about speed is true?
- Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
- Speeding can kill.
- Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.
- Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill." ✓
Answer: D. Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."
10. Drive below the posted speed limit when:
- Anything makes conditions less than perfect. ✓
- You see a police car.
- Entering a highway where there are other cars.
- You are on a four-lane road.
Answer: A. Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · 10 official sample questions · Official driver handbook