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You leave a 55 mph highway and enter a town's business district, with stores and offices on both sides of the street. You have not seen a speed-limit sign yet. What is the highest speed allowed here?
Correct answer: 25 mph, the default for business and residence districts
Why
West Virginia law sets 25 mph in business and residence districts unless a sign shows a different limit. These streets have pedestrians, parked cars, driveways and cross streets, so drivers need more time to see and react. The type of area sets the limit, so slow down as soon as you enter a town, and slow down more for pedestrians or other hazards.
Verified against West Virginia Driver's Licensing Handbook · Speed Limits · p. 52
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