Florida Class E Knowledge ExamFlorida Road RulesMedium
You are driving on a two-lane road in Florida and encounter a construction zone. There are workers present and active construction equipment. What is the typical reduced speed limit, unless otherwise posted, when passing through this active work zone?
- A15 mph
- B20 mph
- C35 mph
- D45 mph
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Correct answer: B. 20 mph
In Florida, when driving through an active construction or maintenance zone where workers are present, the speed limit is typically reduced to 20 mph below the usual posted speed limit, but not to less than 20 mph, and not more than 45 mph, unless otherwise posted. However, a specific 20 mph speed limit is often posted or implied in these zones for safety.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This speed is typically too low unless specifically posted for very hazardous conditions.
- C. This is not a standard default reduced speed limit for active construction zones.
- D. This is often the maximum speed in some work zones, but 20 mph is a more common default for active zones.
Florida Work Zone Speed Limit
In Florida, the speed limit in an active construction or maintenance zone with workers present is typically reduced by 20 mph from the normal posted speed, but never below 20 mph or above 45 mph, unless a specific speed limit is posted.
- Applies when workers are present
- Reduced by 20 mph from normal limit
- Minimum speed is 20 mph
- Maximum speed is 45 mph (if normal limit is very high)
- Always obey posted signs if different
Memory trick: When orange cones are out, slow down, no doubt!