Minnesota Blue Card Practice Test

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What type of area does a speed limit of 55 mph typically indicate?

Residential areas
Urban roads
Rural highways
Alleyways

The correct answer is: Rural highways

A speed limit of 55 mph is commonly associated with rural highways. This signage indicates roads that are located outside urban and residential zones, where traffic flow is generally faster due to lighter congestion and wider roadways designed for higher speed travel. Rural highways typically connect towns or cities, providing efficient routes for longer-distance travel. The reasoning behind this speed limit is that such areas are expected to have limited intersections and significant visibility, allowing for safer navigation at higher speeds compared to residential areas or urban roads, which have lower speed limits due to higher pedestrian traffic and closer proximity between homes or businesses.