According to the manual, what is the maximum speed limit anywhere in Pennsylvania?
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A.
55 mph
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B.
70 mph Correct
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C.
65 mph
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D.
75 mph
The answer is "70 mph"
The manual states the maximum speed limit in Pennsylvania is 70 mph, applied where posted on the interstates and turnpike. The 55 mph guess in A recalls the older nationwide highway cap and treats it as if that were still Pennsylvania's ceiling.
The traps in the wrong answers
A. 55 mph
Pennsylvania's ceiling is 15 mph above 55. This answer recalls the older nationwide 55 mph highway cap as still the ceiling in Pennsylvania.
C. 65 mph
The manual's ceiling sits 5 mph above 65. This answer recalls the ceiling as 65 mph, a common cap on other stretches of interstate.
D. 75 mph
The manual caps the maximum 5 mph below 75. This answer picks a higher round figure than the 70 mph the manual actually prints.
This question tests your knowledge of Speed Limits in Pennsylvania. Source: Pennsylvania Driver Manual, "Posted Speed Limits," p.39..
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