In an urban district the maximum speed limit during daytime and nighttime is:

• A. 30 MPH
• B. 40 MPH
• C. 50 MPH
• D. 15 MPH

Answer: (A)

In urban streets, traffic scenes are dense: pedestrians, cyclists, parked cars, frequent turns, and many intersections require you to react quickly. A lower speed gives you more time to see hazards and stop safely, which is why the typical posted limit for urban districts is set at 30 mph for both daytime and nighttime, unless a sign says otherwise. Going higher, like 40 or 50 mph, reduces your reaction and stopping distance in a setting where surprises are common, increasing crash risk. The very low 15 mph would only apply to special zones such as some school or construction areas, not the general urban network. So 30 mph reflects the need for caution everywhere people and vehicles mix in cities, day or night.