New Year, New Trivia: Put the Pedal to the Metal with Our First Pop Quiz of 2026!

January 2nd is packed with quirky celebrations. It's National Science Fiction Day, honoring the legendary Isaac Asimov, born on this day in 1920. The mastermind behind the Foundation and Robot series (yes, the inspiration for the Will Smith blockbuster iRobot) continues to inspire sci-fi fans everywhere.

It's also World Introvert Day, so if you're celebrating quietly at home by yourself, you're doing it right. National Cream Puff Day gives you the perfect excuse to indulge in that French pastry goodness, and National 55 MPH Speed Limit Day commemorates President Nixon signing the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act back in 1974.

Speaking of speed limits, this morning's quiz questions are all about life in the fast lane. Think you know your rock history and American highways? Test yourself:

1. The inspiration for the 1984 rock song "I Can't Drive 55" came after this artist was ticketed for going 62 in a 55 zone between Albany and Lake Placid, New York. Who recorded the song?

A) Billy Squier 

B) Eddie Money 

C) Sammy Hagar

3. Which is the only U.S. state featuring a highway where you can legally drive 85 miles per hour?

A) Alaska 

B) Montana 

C) Texas

Think you've got what it takes? Watch the video above to see if you can outsmart the morning crew and kick off 2026 as a trivia champion!