Speed Limits and Laws Flashcards
7 cards from real CALIFORNIA DMV practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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Under California's Basic Speed Law, you must never drive faster than:
Answer: Is safe for current road, weather, and visibility conditions
California's Basic Speed Law requires that you never drive faster than is safe for current road, weather, and visibility conditions, even if you are below the posted limit.
What is the maximum speed limit on most California freeways unless otherwise posted?
Answer: 65 mph
The maximum speed limit on most California freeways is 65 mph unless a different limit is posted.
What is the prima facie speed limit in a residential district in California?
Answer: 25 mph
The prima facie speed limit in a residential district is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.
What is the prima facie speed limit when driving through an alley in California?
Answer: 15 mph
The prima facie speed limit in an alley is 15 mph.
When children are present outside or crossing the street, what is the speed limit within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school?
Answer: 25 mph
The prima facie speed limit near a school while children are present outside or crossing is 25 mph.
What is the maximum speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway in California unless otherwise posted?
Answer: 55 mph
The maximum speed on a two-lane undivided highway is 55 mph unless a higher limit is posted.
What is the prima facie speed limit in a business district in California?
Answer: 25 mph
The prima facie speed limit in a business district is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.