Georgia · Speed Limits · Question 4 of 8
The basic speed law means a driver must:
- A. Drive the posted limit at all times
- B. Drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for conditions Correct answer
- C. Stay 5 mph below the posted limit
- D. Match the speed of the slowest car on the road
Why this is the right answer
The basic speed law requires drivers to travel at a speed that is reasonable and safe given traffic, weather, road, and visibility, even if that is slower than the posted limit.
How this question shows up on the Georgia permit test
Questions in the speed limits category are common on the Georgia learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Georgia Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of speed limits on the permit test, read our complete guide to Speed Limits.