Question Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential area is: Answers 45 mph. 35 mph. 25 mph. 15 mph. Explanation When driving in a residential area, the maximum speed limit is 25 miles per hour. If a different speed limit is posted, follow the posted speed limit. Pass your DMV Written Test with flying colors Take me to the cheat sheet Rhode Island This questions appears in the following tests: Rhode Island Practice Test 28 Rhode Island Practice Test 7