Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestTraffic Laws and RegulationsHard
A driver is driving on a two-lane road in Texas and encounters a construction zone. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit in a construction or work zone when workers are present?
- A15 MPH.
- B30 MPH.
- C20 MPH.
- D25 MPH.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. 25 MPH.
In Texas, the maximum speed limit in a highway construction or maintenance work zone is generally 25 MPH when workers are present, unless a different speed limit is posted. This is a common reduction from typical rural road speeds. (Note: While 20 MPH is common in school zones, 25 MPH is standard for construction zones unless otherwise marked).
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 15 MPH is too low for a general construction zone, usually reserved for very specific, hazardous situations.
- B. 30 MPH is a common urban speed limit, but too high for a construction zone with workers present.
- C. 20 MPH is typically the speed limit for school zones, not standard construction zones.
Construction Zone Speed Limit (Texas)
In Texas, the maximum speed limit in a highway construction or maintenance work zone is generally 25 MPH when workers are present, unless otherwise posted.
- Applies when workers are present.
- Speed limit is 25 MPH unless signs indicate otherwise.
- Fines are typically doubled in work zones.
- Always obey posted signs, as they override general rules.
Memory trick: Construction zone with workers, 25 is your speed, my partners!