The National Maximum Speed Law Forced States to Keep Speed

question 29

Multiple Choice

The National Maximum Speed Law forced states to keep speed limits at 55 miles per hour from 1974 to 1995 in an attempt to

• A) conserve energy.
• B) save lives.
• C) raise revenues for police departments through traffic fines.
• D) reduce the variability of speed limits across states.

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